Plus why put a rare vase like that out in the open and not behind some glass enclosure?
Because whoever is in charge there is a dumbass. And unfortunately for us all, dumbassery is not punished at all bet even rewarded at times. Sigh.
Did you see the photo of the display, too? The jugs are set on tall iron display frames making easier to knock over. All that’s missing are the “Break Me” signs.