Olivier Valmier was an experienced specialist in Asian arts at the auction house. Just a glimpse of at the vase made him sure that it was not only something antique but was extraordinary. The precision with which the vase was carved with paintings was remarkable. Oliver says,” As the lady placed the vase on the desk in front of us, I and the entire team was literally blown away with its beautification”. This was not all, it had an even interesting story behind its creation…