Photograph a mark, glaze, form or decorative motif. KilnSight analyses your images against a curated database of ceramic references to return a precise identification — maker, kiln, origin, period and style.
1 free identification — included with every account
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Method
The same details a trained ceramics specialist would examine — evaluated in seconds.
Photograph
Capture the maker's mark, glaze surface, and form. A close-up of any impressed or painted mark alongside a full piece view gives the best results.
Visual comparison
Your image is matched against a curated corpus of ceramic references from specialist publications, auction records and museum collections spanning five centuries.
Feature analysis
Key identifying characteristics are scored: mark style, glaze type, body composition, decorative technique, form profile and period indicators.
Identification
A ranked list of probable matches is returned with manufacturer, kiln, country of origin, period, pattern name where known, and the features that led to the identification.
Coverage
"From Meissen's crossed swords to Wedgwood's jasperware — kiln marks, glaze signatures and decorative styles, identified from a single photograph."
Reference material is sourced from specialist ceramic publications, major auction house records and museum collections. Coverage spans from 16th-century European earthenware through early 20th-century studio pottery.
Pricing
Start with a free identification. Pay only when you need more.
KilnSight is currently in pilot — coverage and accuracy are actively expanding. Pilot pricing reflects this early stage.
FAQ
KilnSight covers antique porcelain, earthenware and stoneware from the 16th through early 20th century — including Meissen, Sèvres, English bone china, Delftware, Chinese export porcelain and American art pottery.
KilnSight uses AI trained on thousands of documented ceramic references. Accuracy is highest for pieces with clear maker's marks and distinctive glaze signatures. Results should be verified by a specialist for high-value pieces.
Yes — KilnSight analyses form, glaze, paste colour and decorative style even on unmarked or partially marked pieces, providing likely attributions based on visual characteristics.
Photograph the maker's mark in sharp focus, alongside a full view of the piece. Good even lighting reveals glaze texture. A neutral background improves colour accuracy.
Yes — every new account includes one free identification. No credit card required to get started.
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