Koji Kitaoka Bowl This is a piece by Mr. Kitaoka, who creates pottery in Fukuoka. He is an artist known for the unique expressions achieved through the use of an electric kiln. It's very light and easy to use, but I'm selling it because I have too many dishes. I'm not sure if he's still making them, and I don't know the name of the piece, but I purchased it at a "Tomoshibi no Tsudoi" (Gathering of Lights) event a few years ago. I own a lot of dishes, so I haven't used this one very often. I've probably used it about 2-3 times...? It's in very good condition. The thick glazed areas on the underside have beautiful crackling. The shape is also lovely, and it's especially easy to pair with Japanese side dishes like simmered vegetables or nikujaga (meat and potato stew), making it very useful. <Size> Diameter 185mm, Height 67mm Regarding "medome" (sealing the pores), the artist himself didn't recommend it (I believe the reason was something about organic matter getting into the gaps), so I haven't done it for this dish. It's best to soak it in water for about 3 minutes before the first use, and when you haven't used it for a while. Also, soaking it briefly (a few seconds) in water before each use is said to prevent odors and color transfer. I hope someone who likes it will take it. Thank you. No price reduction. Instant purchase without comment is welcome. The following is quoted from the internet: <Koji Kitaoka (KOJI KITAOKA)> Koji Kitaoka, a potter born in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1978. After graduating from university, he went to the UK, and after returning to Japan, he worked for a general company. However, wanting to create something and have a job where he could explore, he entered the world of pottery, which his father had done. After graduating from Arita Ceramics School, he trained in Toki, Gifu Prefecture. Then, in 2010, he became independent in his hometown of Fukuoka. Based on the idea of "creating simple and quiet objects with my own hands and wanting as many people as possible to use them," he creates simple, easy-to-use tableware that fits well on the dining table. Dishes, Japanese tableware, Takuya Yamamoto, Sori Yanagi, Naotsugu Yoshida, Masanobu Ando, Kan Ito, Naoto Okada, Chie Kashiwagi, Toshinobu Ito, Ryoji Ishikawa, Yuichi Nakada, Koichi Uchida, Akihiro Nikaido, artist-made, kurasuko, Muji, MUJI, Masashichi Nakagawa Shoten, Bolsabal, Yumiko Iihoshi, French antique, Kohiki (white stoneware), etc. are recommended for those who like these.