How to identify the authenticity of porcelain: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, porcelain identification has become a hot topic in the collecting circle. Especially with the active auction market and the upgrade of imitation technology, the demand for authentic identification has surged. The following is a porcelain identification method compiled based on the hot spots across the Internet in the past 10 days, with key data attached for reference.
1. Recent hot topics related to porcelain appraisal

| Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Yuan blue and white identification skills | 85,000 | Zhihu/Douyin |
| Technology testing vs traditional ophthalmology | 62,000 | Station B/Toutiao |
| Imitations of porcelain from the Republic of China exposed | 47,000 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| Auction house appraisal shady secrets | 39,000 | Hupu/Douban |
2. Core methods of porcelain identification
1. Identification of fetal quality
The carcass of the genuine product is delicate and tight, while the imitation products are mostly loose. Flint red is common in Yuan Dynasty porcelain, and it is difficult for modern imitations to restore the traces of natural oxidation.
| dynasty | Carcass characteristics | Common flaws in imitation products |
|---|---|---|
| Tang Dynasty | Rough pine contains impurities | Excessively uniform impurity distribution |
| Song Dynasty | Delicate gray | The fetal color is too white or talcum powder is added |
| Ming Dynasty | Glutinous rice tire feel | There are obvious traces of machine pressing |
2. Glaze analysis
Genuine glaze has natural signs of aging:
3. Detecting counterfeit patterns
| Decoration type | Characteristics of authenticity | Counterfeit vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Blue and white lotus | The brushstrokes are smooth and layered | Lines are dull and unchanged |
| colorful flowers | Natural color transition | Color block borders are stiff |
3. Common fraud techniques exposed in 2023
According to the latest data from the Collection Association:
| Counterfeiting techniques | Proportion | Main objects of imitation |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical distressing | 42% | Ming and Qing blue and white |
| Splicing repair | 28% | High ancient porcelain |
| 3D printing decoration | 19% | Official kiln mark |
4. Expert advice
1.Multi-dimensional verification: Combined with at least 5 indicators such as tire glaze, style identification, and weight.
2.Be wary of "story marketing": Recently exposed "ancestral cultural relics" scams have increased by 35%
3.Use technology to assist: Observing bubbles with a portable microscope has become a mainstream method
5. Guidelines for Selection of Appraisal Institutions
| Institution type | Accuracy | Cost range |
|---|---|---|
| national museum | More than 95% | 3000-8000 yuan |
| Professional auction house | 85%-90% | Free (lot) |
| private appraiser | 60%-75% | 500-2000 yuan |
Note: Recent hot spots show that when choosing an appraisal agency, you should check its CMA certification qualification to avoid the trap of "fake appraisal and real sales".
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