A prized Chinese vase dismissed by a BBC antiques expert ... Yet it went on to become the most expensive piece of Chinese porcelain ever to come on to the market - eventually.

The 21cm high vase, which sold to a buyer in the Far East, is fine example of mark and period, but was estimated at just £200-£300 by experts due to extensive prior repairs and significant damage.

The blue-glazed, silver and gilt vase was created for the court of the Qianlong Emperor An "extremely rare" 18th Century Chinese vase ... "Thrillingly, no other porcelain decorated with the ...