“My dad brought two of these vases back from ... to find out what the writing on the top says,” the appraiser added. “If you know anyone who speaks or reads Chinese they could tell you.” ...

A PAIR of nine-inch high Chinese vases ... Irish record price for oriental ceramics. Auctioneers Sheppard’s had estimated their value at €8,000-€12,000. The vases were sold by an Irishman ...