Old vase is £1m Ming
An old vase taken to a Dorset auctioneers in a cardboard box has turned out to be a Ming dynasty porcelain moon flask worth £1m.
The vase dates from the first half of the 15th century, during the reign of the Chinese Yongle Emperor.
The vase is owned by a retired Cadbury worker and will be sold on 12 May.
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