So, today let's shed some light on one tiny slice of Japanese culture: the usubata vase. While usubata vases are distinctly Japanese, it's not obvious to know what they are used for.

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.

There’s a fish story behind this antique vase. By Terry and Kim ... Chinese vase, porcelain, blue-and ... Umbrella stand, Rubina Verde, cameo, fuchsia flower tendrils, green ground, gold, 24 x ...

The vase was picked up in a charity shop for £7.99 Credit: BBC. Lars Tharp, a Chinese ceramics expert, was on hand to give his verdict on the pieces brought in by the man who admitted he had "no ...

Appraisal: Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase, ca. 1890. GUEST: I'm a collector, so I, uh, look for odd and end pieces. I went into this, uh, flea mall.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was overcome with emotion on the programme after their Chinese vase was revealed to be worth up to £50,000.. On Sunday's episode – the second of two held at ...

The 18th-century porcelain vase, sold by a family clearing out a deceased relative's house, went to a Chinese buyer for 51.6 million pounds ($83 million) - more than 40 times the pre-sale estimate ...

Green Lacoste whispers into his phone and raises him another $100,000. ... “Buying Chinese antiques helps to diversify their portfolios. ... In the market for an antique vase or scroll?

The vase is in incredible condition considering its age, and it was originally made for an 18th-century Chinese emperor who reigned between 1735 and 1796. Now, centuries later, it somehow found ...

An Antiques Roadshow guest was over the moon and couldn't resist busting a move when he discovered his Chinese ceramics were worth a small fortune. Expert Lars Tharp was at Sefton Park Palm House ...

An Antiques Roadshow guest was overcome with emotion on the programme after their Chinese vase was revealed to be worth up to £50,000.. On Sunday's episode – the second of two held at Christchurch ...