THE PIECES: A pair of Japanese Satsuma-style urn-form vases, early to mid-20th century. THE OWNER: Cheryl Regenstein of New Orleans says she has been intrigued by this pair of vases, which were passed ...

Q. I have enclosed a photo of two Asian vases that were passed down from my grandmother many years ago. Each is decorated with hand-painted figures, raised white dots and gold dragons in relief. The ...

Few servicemen seemed to have returned from World War II without some sort of souvenir. Many years later, their children often write to the column asking for advice about items they brought home as a ...

Satsuma pottery is from Japan. It was made in the 1860s and was sometimes purchased by American visitors to Japan and brought home. During World War I, American housewives who enjoyed hand-painting ...

Dear Helaine and Joe: These Satsuma vases have been in my family for more than 100 years, purchased by my grandfather while in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The “mirrored” pair is ...

Q: Enclosed is a picture of a vase marked “Made in Japan.” It is decorated with pictures of three men, who I suppose are Samurai warriors. Thanks for any information you can supply. A: Your vase would ...

This Satsuma vase, made between 1850 and 1900, sold for ,990 at a Cyr auction in Gray, Maine. It is 18 inches tall and pictures a group of Japanese warriors. Satsuma, a city in Japan, has a special ...

Q: I want to sell my Oriental vases. All three have been converted into lamps. The friend who gave me two told me they were worth $1,000 each. A: Because both readers want to sell, I suggest they shop ...

These two vases are each 18-1/2 inches tall. I inherited them from my mother, who got them from a sale in 1946. I understand that they were quite old then. As you can see, the bottoms have different ...

Satsuma, a city in Japan, has special meaning to collectors. An easy-to-identify cream-colored pottery with a crackle glaze and intricate decoration is also called “Satsuma.” The vases picture ...

Satsuma porcelain dates back to early 17th century Japan and old Satsuma pottery can command very high prices at auction, but beware of fakes. If you are shopping for antique Satsuma porcelain, be ...