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Privacy NoticeAntiques Roadshow’s expert Lee Young was absolutely captivated by one particularly precious piece on the show.Lee was chatting with a guest aboard the RRS Discovery in Dundee about an exquisite vase with a touching backstory. The emotionally charged repeated episode on Sunday saw the man recall how he inherited the cherished vase from a friend who’d left it for him a decade ago. He shared: “I inherited it from someone who’s very dear to me and he passed away about 10 years ago. “It means a lot to me. He was adamant that I should have it,” he revealed, adding depth to the history of the intricate Satsuma ware from Japan that may be a century old.
One man on Antiques Roadshow was highly emotional on Sunday night
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Speaking of his bond with the deceased, he recounted, “When I worked for him, I always admired it and he asked, ‘Well what do you want when I pass away? Do you want the mirror in the hall or the vase? ” With affection, he told Lee, “I said, ‘I just don’t want you to die, I’m not going to tell you’,” reports the Express. It emerged that before his friend died, arrangements were made to leave the vase to him as a legacy. Lee, moved by the story, comforted him: “Well, it’s a very very nice gift in sad circumstances, but it’s a very nice gift.” Delving into the rich history of the item, Lee illuminated that the vase was crafted in the Satsuma style, originating from Japan and making its international debut in Paris in 1867.
Lee Young was moved by the story
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He exclaimed: “We went wild for it to say the least! They were decorated with these lovely rich gilts and just very lush, rich decoration. Then actually, what we see here, a popular subject, were processions and we see a procession here.” While examining the vase, the Antiques Roadshow specialist noted the prominent figures adorning it, some riding on horseback and others in ornate carriages. Lee continued: “What I love about it, is its scale I mean it’s just huge. I mean, for a Satsuma vase of this type. I mean often the ones we see are very small ones, very fine.” Highlighting its monumental size, he speculated that it most likely hailed from the latter half of the 19th century.
The vase was passed down to the man from someone he knew who died
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Upon inspecting the bottom of the vase, a maker’s mark indicated it was a creation by Ryozan and Kyotio. Discussing its potential value at auction, the expert remarked: “It is such an impressive thing. It’s such an impressive size. I think, if that came onto the market today, that would easily command £3,000 to £5,000.” The owner gasped, taken aback by the valuation, his emotions spilling over. Struggling to keep composed, he admitted: “It’s quite special. That’s very- I get emotional because it reminds me of the man [who gave it to him]. “And for me, that’s the most meaningful aspect. Yet, the sum of money is staggering, quite extraordinary actually. Truly astonishing.” Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayerStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnAntiques Roadshow
