Ceramics & Pottery category fields
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Object Type | Dropdown | Options: Vase, Bowl, Plate, Platter, Charger, Cup/Mug, Saucer, Teapot, Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl, Creamer, Tureen, Pitcher, Ewer, Jar, Covered Jar, Ginger Jar, Box, Figurine, Sculpture, Bust, Tile, Plaque, Lamp Base, Urn, Centerpiece, Compote, Cachepot, Jardinière, Other |
| Ceramic Type | Dropdown | Options: Hard Paste Porcelain, Soft Paste Porcelain, Bone China, Stoneware, Salt-Glazed Stoneware, Earthenware, Creamware, Pearlware, Ironstone, Terracotta, Redware, Yellowware, Majolica, Faience, Delft, Jasperware, Basalt, Lustreware, Transferware, Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Raku, Other |
| Manufacturer | Text | Manufacturer |
| Artist/Decorator | Text | Artist/Decorator |
| Modeler | Text | Modeler (for figurines) |
| Pattern Name | Text | Pattern Name |
| Pattern Number | Text | Pattern Number |
| Model Number | Text | Model Number |
| Date/Period | Text | Date/Period |
| Country of Origin | Text | Country of Origin |
| City/Region | Text | City/Region |
| Glaze/Finish | Dropdown | Options: Glossy, Matte, Satin, Crystalline, Flambé, Sang de Boeuf, Celadon, Ash Glaze, Salt Glaze, Slip Glaze, Unglazed/Bisque, Other |
| Decoration Method | Dropdown | Options: Hand-Painted, Transfer Printed, Decal, Gilded, Enameled, Incised, Carved, Molded, Sgraffito, Slip-Decorated, Sprayed, Combination |
| Primary Colors | Text | Primary Colors |
| Marked | Boolean |
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| Mark Type | Dropdown | Options: Underglaze, Overglaze, Impressed, Incised, Molded, Printed, Stamped, Paper Label |
| Mark Description | Textarea | Mark Description |
| Overall Condition | Dropdown | Options: Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, As-Is |
| Chips | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor Rim, Moderate, Significant |
| Cracks | Dropdown | Options: None, Hairline, Minor, Major, Multiple |
| Repairs | Dropdown | Options: None, Professional, Amateur, Multiple |
Advanced fields (Premium-only)
Marks & Identification
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Date Code | Text | Date Code |
| Decorator's Mark | Text | Decorator's Mark |
| Retailer's Mark | Text | Retailer's Mark |
| Country of Origin Mark | Boolean |
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| Mark Period | Text | Mark Period |
| Mark Authenticity | Dropdown | Options: Consistent with Period, Questionable, Known Fake Mark |
Figurines & Sculptures
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subject/Category | Text | Subject/Category |
| Model Name | Text | Model Name |
| Model Number | Text | Model Number |
| Series/Collection | Text | Series/Collection |
| Modeler | Text | Modeler |
| After | Text | Original artist if copy |
| Edition Type | Dropdown | Options: Open, Limited, Numbered, Artist's Proof, Retired |
| Edition Size | Text | Edition Size |
| Edition Number | Text | Edition Number |
| Base Type | Dropdown | Options: Integral, Separate, Mounted, None |
Dinnerware & Services
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service Type | Dropdown | Options: Dinner Service, Tea Service, Coffee Service, Dessert Service, Fish Service, Game Service, Partial Service, Single Piece |
| Pattern Name | Text | Pattern Name |
| Pattern Number | Text | Pattern Number |
| Piece Count | Number | Piece Count |
| Place Settings | Number | Place Settings |
| Pieces Included | Textarea | Pieces Included |
| Serving Pieces | Textarea | Serving Pieces |
| Service Completeness | Dropdown | Options: Complete, Nearly Complete, Partial, Single Piece |
| Original Configuration | Textarea | Original Configuration |
Art Pottery
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery/Studio | Text | Pottery/Studio |
| Art Line/Series | Text | Art Line/Series |
| Shape Number | Text | Shape Number |
| Shape Name | Text | Shape Name |
| Glaze Type | Text | Glaze Type |
| Glaze Color | Text | Glaze Color |
| Decorator | Text | Decorator |
| Decorator's Mark | Text | Decorator's Mark |
| Date Mark | Text | Date Mark |
| Decorative Technique | Textarea | Decorative Technique |
| Motif/Subject | Text | Motif/Subject |
| Trial/Experimental | Boolean |
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| Exhibition Piece | Boolean |
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Asian Ceramics
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Dropdown | Options: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Other |
| Dynasty/Period | Text | Dynasty/Period |
| Reign Mark | Text | Reign Mark |
| Reign Mark Authenticity | Dropdown | Options: Period Correct, Apocryphal, Honorific, None |
| Ware Type | Dropdown | Options: Blue & White, Famille Rose, Famille Verte, Famille Jaune, Celadon, Blanc de Chine, Imari, Kutani, Satsuma, Export Ware, Other |
| Kiln/Production Center | Text | Kiln/Production Center |
| Export vs Domestic | Dropdown | Options: Export, Domestic, Imperial, Unknown |
| Armorial | Boolean |
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| Armorial Details | Textarea | Armorial Details |
European Porcelain
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Factory | Text | Factory |
| Factory Period | Text | Factory Period |
| Paste Type | Dropdown | Options: Hard Paste, Soft Paste, Hybrid |
| Ground Color | Text | Ground Color |
| Gilding Type | Dropdown | Options: Tooled, Burnished, Matte, Raised/Chased, Acid-Etched, Jeweled |
| Reserves/Panels | Textarea | Reserves/Panels |
| Date Letter | Text | Date Letter |
| Royal/Imperial Provenance | Boolean |
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Condition Details
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Locations | Textarea | Chip Locations |
| Crack Locations | Textarea | Crack Locations |
| Repair Locations | Textarea | Repair Locations |
| Repair Quality | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Visible, Poor |
| Repair Type | Dropdown | Options: Glued, Filled, Restored, Stapled (historical) |
| Crazing | Dropdown | Options: None, Light, Moderate, Heavy, Stained |
| Glaze Flaws | Textarea | Glaze Flaws |
| Losses | Textarea | Losses |
| Staining | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Firing Flaws | Dropdown | Options: None, Warping, Kiln Kiss, Stilt Marks, Fire Crack |
Restoration & Conservation
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Status | Dropdown | Options: Unrestored, Cleaned, Minor Restoration, Moderate, Significant, Over-Restored |
| Restoration Type | Dropdown | Options: Cleaning, Crack Repair, Chip Repair, Break Repair, Fill, Regilding, Repainting, Handle Repair, Lid Repair |
| Restoration Visibility | Dropdown | Options: Invisible, Visible Under UV, Visible to Eye, Obvious |
| Staple Repairs | Dropdown | Options: None, Period Staples, Removed, Modern |
| Restorer | Text | Restorer |
| Restoration Documentation | Boolean |
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Authentication
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticity Status | Dropdown | Options: Confirmed, Likely Authentic, Uncertain, Reproduction, Fake/Forgery, Pastiche |
| Authentication Method | Textarea | Authentication Method |
| Examined By | Text | Examined By |
| TL Testing | Dropdown | Options: Tested (consistent), Tested (inconsistent), Not Tested |
| Known Fakes Exist | Boolean |
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| Certificate/Documentation | Textarea | Certificate/Documentation |
Provenance & History
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Provenance Type | Dropdown | Options: Royal/Noble, Documented Private, Auction House, Dealer, Estate, Collection, Unknown |
| Provenance Details | Textarea | Provenance Details |
| Previous Owner | Text | Previous Owner |
| Collection Name | Text | Collection Name |
| Collection Label/Number | Text | Collection Label/Number |
| Auction History | Textarea | Auction History |
| Exhibition History | Textarea | Exhibition History |
| Publication History | Textarea | Publication History |
| Import/Export Documentation | Boolean |
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