The vase was actually a rare 18th-century ceramic from China’s Qing Dynasty. And despite an original valuation of around $186,000, it just sold for $1.8 million at auction.

A rare Chinese vase dating from the 18th century has sold for nearly £1.5 million ($1.8 million) at auction. The gilded blue artifact was initially valued at £150,000 ($186,000), according to ...

Chinese vase sells for £150,000 A “magnificent” large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase sold for £150,000 at auction.

A vase kept in a kitchen in England could sell for £150,000 ($186,000) after it was revealed to be a rare 18th century Chinese artifact which was created for the Qianlong Emperor.

Crucially, the distinct and elaborate metal mounts were removed, supposedly by a thief during its time in England, and the vase’s significance went unrecognised without them. T.M. Whitehead was ...

A Chinese porcelain vase once knocked over by the family cat fetched just over £3 million at auction yesterday - One hundred and twenty three times times more than expected. The 300-year-old blue ...

A vase found in a house clearance in London has been sold for £43m, thought to be a record for any Chinese artwork. The 18th Century Qianlong porcelain piece, found in Pinner, had been estimated ...

The sweeping history of Delft’s exquisite blue-and-white ceramics stretches across the globe. Cath Pound explores an intriguing tale of obsession, piracy and long-held secrets.

A rare Chinese vase dating from the 18th century has sold for nearly £1.5 million ($1.8 million) at auction. The gilded blue artifact was initially valued at £150,000 ($186,000), according to ...