Capacity note
Capacity is entered only as a value already measured or documented. This worksheet intentionally does not recommend filling an antique vessel to measure it. Porous, cracked, repaired, decorated or unstable ceramics can be damaged by liquid or handling.
If capacity matters, record who measured it, the method, temperature or fill line where known, and the source. Separate measured capacity from a seller's stated capacity.
Recent ceramics research context
The 31 October 2026 Antiques Trade Gazette issue reports that Xanto maiolica plaques have emerged at auction after more than 140 years out of public view. The story is a useful reminder to record where a historical claim came from and what each source actually documents. For an antique ceramic vessel, transcribe its mark and physical profile separately from any proposed maker, date or provenance.
Search themes such as antique ceramic vessel profile worksheet, pottery mark transcription and antique vase capacity record describe the cataloguing tasks this tool supports; it does not identify a maker or establish value.
Worksheet questions
Does this identify pottery marks?
No. It stores a careful transcription and your cited research separately. Consult specialist references and record the edition, page or archive entry used.
How should irregular vessels be measured?
Use the same named points each time, note the orientation and retain the measurement method. Do not clamp, squeeze or scrape an object to obtain a dimension.
Where is this saved?
The tool uses browser-side calculations. Optional save stores this record in local storage on the current browser; export a copy for your own catalog backup.