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The identifying characters can be arranged differently. The examples shown represent the most common (top) to the least common (bottom). Read from top to bottom, right to left. |
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All of the images shown are using the Qing emperor Qianlong of 1736 - 1795 as an example. |
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As you can see on the reign mark to the left, the first two characters (Ta Qing) are omitted. Mostly seen on export and non-Imperial ware, but occasionally on Imperial. |
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Though some more common than others, all arrangements here are known to have been used during both the Ming and Qing dynasties. |
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Please note that the reign marks of the first two Ming emperors, Hongwu and Yongle are for the most part non-existent, or at least have yet to be authenticated. Of the few known to exist, they are in question as to their authenticity. This is not to say that they don't exist. |
