Appraisal: Japanese Komai Iron & Gold Vase, ca. 1890, from Charleston, SC Hr 1. Watch Lark E. Mason's appraisal of a Japanese Komai iron & gold vase, ca. 1890, in Charleston, SC Hr 1. Aired 02/15 ...

The vase was decorated in gold paint with flowers and birds all around. The antiques expert informed the guest that: “It is the characteristic of the late 19th century. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email ...

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more ...

Your vases are Japanese Moriage Satsuma and appear to date from the first quarter of the 20th century. Similar to cloisonne, moriage pottery is made by applying a clay slip to a base of pottery ...

While usubata vases are distinctly Japanese, it's not obvious to know what they are used for. In fact, they play a key role in the traditional practice of flower arranging in Japan.

Stay Gold signed off his long and distinguished career in breathtaking fashion with a last-gasp victory over the gallant Ekraar in the HK$14 million Hong Kong Vase. And Frankie Dettori will be ...

While usubata vases are distinctly Japanese, it's not obvious to know what they are used for. In fact, they play a key role in the traditional practice of flower arranging in Japan.

In response, the Japanese started marking products with the word "Nippon," which was their name for their country. Early in the 20th century, designations such as "Made in England" and "Made in ...

The vases are 11 inches by 6 inches and come in a variety of colors and patterns; sets of two are $25 at Unison, 2000 West Fulton Street, Chicago. Information: (312) 492-7960 or unisonhome.com.

An amateur antiques collector who took a 100-year-old Japanese vase to be assessed by BBC experts wiped £2,000 off its value - in an accidental knock while packing it up for the programme.