Related: Retro Vintage Lamps for Collectors When you think of the most expensive vases, you’re probably thinking of those classic blue-and-white decorative vases that date back years.

With natural touches and holiday aesthetics taking over interiors, it's no surprise that blue and white tableware is on-trend ...

Vase, one of a pair with F1992.13.1 Bowl, one of a pair with F1992.4 Baluster vase, one of three in a five-piece garniture (F1980.190--194) Baluster vase, from a five-piece garniture (F1980.190-.194) ...

Thanks to the long Chinese habit of writing on objects, we know exactly who made the two blue-and-white porcelain vases in this programme, which gods they were offered to, and indeed the very day ...