Vase Market Value
Analysis of 26,688 eBay listings for vases across various materials, ages, and styles.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 14% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Brass (-30%) and Black (-30%) vases. High-end value is concentrated in Pre-1800 pieces (+172%) and Silver materials (+56%).
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Price by primary material
Why? Prices range from Brass at 89.16 to Silver at 198.75 based on material rarity.
Price by color
Why? Multi-Color vases command the highest median at 150.2, while Black is the lowest at 89.5.
Price by age
Why? Value increases significantly with age, peaking at 346.5 for Pre-1800 items compared to 69.99 for Unknown ages.
Price by featured refinements
Why? Specialized styles vary from Satsuma at 87.31 to Meiji vases at 200.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used vase versus a new one?
The median price for used vases is 129.5, while new vases have a median of 113.5.
Which material typically commands the highest price?
Silver vases have the highest median price at 198.75.
How does the age of a vase affect its market value?
Vases from Pre-1800 have a median price of 346.5, whereas those from 1900-1940 have a median of 109.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $32–$736, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 5, 2026.