ECONOMY & WORK
MONEY 101
NEWS
PERSONAL FINANCE
NET WORTH
About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use DMCA Opt-out of personalized ads
© Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Market Realist is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
MARKETREALIST.COM / ECONOMY & WORK

'Antiques Roadshow' seller gasps in disbelief after expert reveals the value of her rice bowl

She had only believed that her items were worth a thousand bucks and that was not the case.
PUBLISHED MAR 31, 2025
Screenshots showing the guest on "Antiques Roadshow" (Cover image source: YouTube | Antiques Roadshow)
Screenshots showing the guest on "Antiques Roadshow" (Cover image source: YouTube | Antiques Roadshow)

From paintings to jewels and vintage timepieces, some things that people walk into “Antiques Roadshow” with seem valuable right from the first glance. But, while guests are clueless about the true value of almost every artifact they bring in, some items look so ordinary that even viewers are surprised after learning the history behind them and the monetary value attached. One such thing was a rice bowl, a bowl cover, and a dish that a guest on the show arrived with, believing that it could not have been worth a lot more than $1,000. Unsurprisingly, her jaw dropped after learning what these items were actually worth.

The items once belonged to the guest’s in-laws, and they gave them to her husband. She also revealed that her father-in-law was the first consul general for the Republic of Korea in New York City. When asked what she thought the items were, she said that they could be a white jade rice bowl and a plate. While the items came together, expert Lark E Mason revealed that they were unrelated.

Screenshot showing expert Lark E Mason on
Screenshot showing expert Lark E Mason on "Antiques Roadshow" (Image source: YouTube | hien hiey)

The dish and the bowl were different colours, and they might have even been made during different periods. The structure of the dish made the expert believe that it could have been made in China in the 18th century, but its thickness suggested that it was slightly more modern. It also did not have any inscriptions on its surface, which was a popular practice during that period in the region.

“The sides are very thin, which I think is indicative of a slightly later period in time, and I looked at the underside, and you can see this kind of low foot on the edge, and there’s not a mark here. Often on the 18th century…you’ll find the mark. And the very white color of this is indicative of a type of quality that would have been only be available for the very wealthiest of people. That’s what helps us to understand a time when this was made,” the expert explained.

Screenshot showing the expert and the guest on
Screenshot showing the expert and the guest on "Antiques Roadshow." (Image source: YouTube | hien hiey)

Next up for inspection was the bowl and the bowl cover. The round shape at the base of the bowl and on the top of the cover were also popular in the 18th century. Mason, however, interpreted that these items were from the 20th century. As it was time for valuation, the expert asked the guest how much she thought the set would be worth, and she said, “Maybe a thousand dollars?”

Screenshot showing the guest on
Screenshot showing the guest on "Antiques Roadshow" (Image source: YouTube | hien hiey)

“Well, I think it’s worth a bit more than that,” the expert said. “I believe that the two objects together are worth $15,000 to $25,000 at auction. The guest’s reaction was priceless as her mouth was wide open before she covered it with her hand. “Oh my heavens,” she said in disbelief. “That is stunning.” Fans in the comments section on YouTube, however, were more concerned with the material used for the items.



 

“White jade are extremely rare even rarer than green. This is undervalued,” one user commented. “Cool find someone who didn’t know jade might not understand and throw it away being white and waxy luster it could be mistaken as glass you would be surprised what people throw away white jade is extremely prized now that it is long mined out,” remarked another.

MORE ON MARKET REALIST
The greeting caught Steve Harvey by surprise, and he took several seconds to regain his composure.
41 minutes ago
The nascent nature of the company prevented the sharks from investing in it.
1 day ago
Harvey seemed quite annoyed after the guest revealed her surprise and rightfully so.
2 days ago
Both Rick and his son Corey had a lot of luaghs while talking about this item for obvious reasons.
2 days ago
She was just happe to be with Drew Carey on stage, and perhaps did not expect such a big win.
2 days ago
The segment started with a couple of people entering the stage wearing cakes over their heads.
2 days ago
The valuation he asked for was as crazy as the outfit he wore, and the sharks said no.
2 days ago
The contestant's answer had no lewd intention but Steve Harvey made sure it did.
3 days ago
Fans of the gameshow are known to be vocal about their needs and this was just an example of that.
3 days ago
The guest stood firm at what he wanted and Harrison was forced to raise his low-ball offer.
3 days ago
The contestant was confident in his abilities and he steered his team to an impressive win.
3 days ago
The sharks could not believe what they had just witnessed but it sure was entertaining.
4 days ago
The guest said that she wanted $15,000 but had to settle for just a couple grand.
4 days ago
Fans of the show were shocked she was not able to get it right after coming so close.
4 days ago
Corcoran was confident that the entrepreneur would take her deal but that was not the case.
5 days ago
The host's expressions upon seeing the answers on the board were absolutely priceless.
5 days ago
The guest was a friend of the Harrisons and he turned out to be quite the negotiator.
5 days ago
The guest had an item that was presumably made in the pre-1800s era, which made it valuable.
6 days ago
She had asked for $250,000 when she came and she walked away with close to $400,000.
7 days ago
The showrunners must have had a storm on their hands when they were called out.
7 days ago