Japanese Vases  What are these Japanese vases worth?
Professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and
evaluates your collectibles and antiques.   Japanese Satsuma
Pottery Vase  I purchased this vase, which is 18 inches tall,
about 20 years ago at an estate sale. I can't read the markings
on the base, but would like to know where the vase was made, its
history, and its replacement cost.  This Japanese Satsuma
pottery vase is a common example of a decorative item found in
many homes. This piece may have been one of a pair. Made in the
early part of the 20th century, the vase is in baluster form and
has multicolored hand-painted late Art Nouveau-style decoration
with moriage, or raised-slip, floral and leaf motifs. The
insurance value for this vase is $450.  Valued at: $450
Japanese Vase  This Japanese vase (20 inches tall) has no
identifying marks on the base. The reverse side of the vase
features a small boat and animals. We would like to know more
about the age and value.  The Japanese porcelain vase