Vase found sitting on drawers sells for £4,000
A rare and exquisite vase discovered sitting on top of a set of drawers in a dusty attic has sold for a whopping £4,000 at auction.
The stunning vase, believed to be from the Ming Dynasty, was found by a local family while they were rummaging through their late grandmother’s belongings.
The family had no idea of the vase’s true value until they took it to be appraised by experts. It turns out the vase is a highly sought-after piece of art and is considered a valuable collector’s item.
After a fierce bidding war at the auction, the vase was finally sold to a private collector for the impressive sum of £4,000. The family was overjoyed by the unexpected windfall and were grateful for the expert’s appraisal.
It just goes to show that treasures can be found in the most unexpected of places, even sitting on top of a set of drawers in a dusty old attic.