How do I identify a Ming vase?

There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your Ming vase is real or fake. Authentic Ming vases will have a mark on the bottom to note what Emperor they were made for. There are several different markings so it helps to familiarize yourself with them. Also, Ming vases have very little iron in the clay. Iron turns reddish when the clay is fired if there is no glaze over it. Look inside the vase to see what color the unglazed clay is. Shop a collection of authentic Ming vases from some of the world’s top stores on 1stDibs.

How can I spot a fake Ming vase?

To spot a fake Ming vase, first look at the unglazed paste at the bottom edge of the rim. There, you should see a reddish brown edge where the glaze stops. If not, it's possible the vase is not from the Ming dynasty. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Ming vases from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

How much is a Ming Dynasty vase worth?

A Ming dynasty vase is going to be worth a lot. In 2021, a blue and white Chinese bowl was bought at a yard sale in Connecticut that turned out to be a rare Ming dynasty-era ceramic work. It is estimated to be valued at between $300,000 and $500,000. Shop a range of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.

What is a small vase called?

A small vase is sometimes called a bud vase. The delicate sculpture brings out the beauty of flowers in an otherwise drab arrangement, and it's not hard to see why this style has been so popular for centuries. Find a collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs today.

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Chinese Ming Small Vase porcelain Wanli / Transitional Hatcher wreck, Ca 1625-40

By The Hatcher Collection

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a hand painted 17th century, late Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase which we

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Small Vase porcelain Wanli / Transitional Hatcher wreck, Ca 1625-40

H 4.38 in Dm 1.75 in

H 3.78 in Dm 2.92 in

Chinese Ming Small Vase Cargo Shipwreck Wanli/Transitional Period, Circa 1625-40

By The Hatcher Collection

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a hand painted 17th century, late Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase which we

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Small Vase Cargo Shipwreck Wanli/Transitional Period, Circa 1625-40

H 4.15 in Dm 1.85 in

17thC Ming Chinese Jar porcelain Hand Painted Blue & White with hardwood Stand

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a hand painted Chinese Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase complete with a hand

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain, Hardwood

17thC Ming Chinese Jar porcelain Hand Painted Blue & White with hardwood Stand

H 4.75 in Dm 2.75 in

Ming Small Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ming small vase you’re looking for. A ming small vase — often made from fabric, wool and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage ming small vase you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ming small vase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ming small vase, designed in the Art Deco, Baroque or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Delft, Dutch Originals and Charlotte Horstmann each produced at least one beautiful ming small vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ming Small Vase?

A ming small vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,558, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $35,750.

Questions About Ming Small Vase

How do I identify a Ming vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your Ming vase is real or fake. Authentic Ming vases will have a mark on the bottom to note what Emperor they were made for. There are several different markings so it helps to familiarize yourself with them. Also, Ming vases have very little iron in the clay. Iron turns reddish when the clay is fired if there is no glaze over it. Look inside the vase to see what color the unglazed clay is. Shop a collection of authentic Ming vases from some of the world’s top stores on 1stDibs.
How can I spot a fake Ming vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot a fake Ming vase, first look at the unglazed paste at the bottom edge of the rim. There, you should see a reddish brown edge where the glaze stops. If not, it's possible the vase is not from the Ming dynasty. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Ming vases from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
How much is a Ming Dynasty vase worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A Ming dynasty vase is going to be worth a lot. In 2021, a blue and white Chinese bowl was bought at a yard sale in Connecticut that turned out to be a rare Ming dynasty-era ceramic work. It is estimated to be valued at between $300,000 and $500,000. Shop a range of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
What is a small vase called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A small vase is sometimes called a bud vase. The delicate sculpture brings out the beauty of flowers in an otherwise drab arrangement, and it's not hard to see why this style has been so popular for centuries. Find a collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs today.