Are vases made in China worth anything?
When the word Ming vase is mentioned to the general public most will automatically think of something worth millions but this is not necessarily the case, a non imperial (Minyao) genuine Ming period vase can be picked up for as little as $100, whereas a genuine imperial Ming vase could be worth many millions depending
How can you tell how old a vase is?
One way to identify an antique vase is to check for the artists name on the bottom of the vase. If you see that, along with a company name, you may have a genuine antique on your hands. If your vase is made of glass, the texture, thickness, and composition can also indicate your pieces age.