Rare pair of Ming dynasty vases smash all auction estimates, selling for $12.5 million

Jasmime Kaur Darshan
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:16:42 +0000
Arts, Asia, ceramics, Ming vases, Sothebys

CHINA: A pair of Ming dynasty vases have sold for more than USD 12.5 million at an auction. The fish jar vases dating back from the 16th century were originally estimated to be worth just USD 1.3 million. CNN reported that auction house Sotheby’s had sold the jars after a 20-minute bidding war among 10 …