As a general rule the "China" mark generally was used just after the turn of the 19th century, " Made in China" appears later , but both are still used today. I'll have a look at your appraisal request if I can find it.
I have a bronze bowl and on the bottom it's engraved "china" along with an emblem. Is there any significance to just "china" instead of " made in china"? See " singing bowl" in appraisals
Re: China vs made in china
As a general rule the "China" mark generally was used just after the turn of the 19th century, " Made in China" appears later , but both are still used today. I'll have a look at your appraisal request if I can find it.