Most Valuable Pottery
The most expensive pottery was an 18th century Qing Dynasty vase made of fine china, sold for $84 million. Other pricey pottery includes a 1913 Moorcroft plaque which sold for $29,870, a 1928 Claremont vase for $20,530, and a 1899 Moorcroft Yacht Vase for $18,670. A Ming dynasty Meiyintang chicken cup with intricate rooster paintings sold for $36.3 million. Carbon dating determines pottery’s age, with 8000 year accuracy.
Rare Pottery Worth Money
The most expensive pottery sold was an 18th century Qing Dynasty vase for $84 million. Other pricey pottery includes a 1913 Moorcroft plaque for $29,870, a 1928 Claremont vase for $20,530, and a 1899 Moorcroft Yacht Vase for $18,670. A Ming dynasty Meiyintang chicken cup with rooster paintings sold for $36.3 million. Carbon dating determines age with 8000 year accuracy.
Pertinent Information
Genuine Roseville has finer decoration than fakes. The clay color on unglazed bottom identifies types. Ming vases sell for millions due to fragility, age and artistry. Fine china values translucence, whiteness and smoothness. Satsuma has ivory crackled glaze with gold decorations. Moraige involves raised slip decoration.
Kilns cost $0.08-$0.38 per kilowatt-hour. Handmade costs more for time and skill. Tax rates range 3.8%-7.15%. Net price excludes sales tax. McCoy cookie jars are popular collectibles. Collectors should know history to appreciate value. Top antiques as Qing vases and da Vinci codices sell for tens of millions.