Rare Chinese vases left on couple's mantlepiece sell for £324,000

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Matching pair of rare Chinese vases sell for £324,000 after sitting unnoticed on couple's mantelpiece for decades

'Emperor Qianlong was arguably one of the greatest collectors of art and these vases, likely to have been commissioned by him, reflect this through their complex potting, impeccable painted decoration in enamels, and the inscription of an ancient poem.'They were so pleased that we spotted the vases among the contents of their house in west London.

 

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I have some 200 years old Japanese vases and other things where can i sell at?

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