Most Precious Vases Unearthed from the Depths of History

July20,2025

Considered the finest surviving piece of Roman glasswork, it influenced 18th-century European porcelain and glass design.

The Portland Vase (Rome, Italy)

These vases are valued for their iconic plum shape and exquisite blue designs. One fetched over $10 million at auction.

The Meiping Vase (China)

A masterpiece of red-figure Greek pottery depicting the death of Sarpedon. Returned to Italy from the U.S. after a major legal dispute.

The Amphora of Euphronios (Italy)

One of the earliest European attempts at porcelain; incredibly rare and priceless.

The Medici Porcelain Vase (Florence, Italy)

A tiny cup but priceless; one sold for $36 million, prized for its perfection and historical symbolism.

The Ming Dynasty Chicken Cup (China)

Among the earliest examples of blue-and-white porcelain with inscriptions. Now at the British Museum.

The David Vases (China)

Often used as a funerary object, this vase is linked to ancient Athenian rituals and art.

The Phrasikleia Funerary Vase (Greece)