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 ...

My large covered vase is decorated with Asian figures. It also has gold handles and is topped by a gold animal. It is stamped “Satsuma” on the bottom. What’s it worth? — L.N. Answer: It looks like ...

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: 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 ...

For more than two hundred and fifty years Japan had lived in relative isolation from the outside world. American gunboat ...

Q: Please tell me about my old TV lamp. It has been in the family for about 50 years. It is in the shape of a leopard. I also would like to know its value. — E.B. Answer: Often made of pottery in ...