【Naoto Okada French Bowl】 Thank you for looking. I am selling this item because I am organizing my pottery collection due to moving and wish to pass it on to someone who will cherish it. This is a cafe au lait bowl by Naoto Okada. It has a smooth, gently curved design with no sharp edges on the outside. It is a piece that conveys the quiet yet powerful beauty of white porcelain, leading to his current style. Artist: Naoto Okada Several years ago, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Okada himself at his solo exhibition in Kudanshita Hanada, where he was present. I was able to speak with him directly about the "cracks and chips" of this bowl. When I asked about its condition, Mr. Okada smiled and said, "The challenge is how far you can continue to use it from this state." ^_^ Deeply moved by his words, I have cherished it on a shelf for a long time, not as a practical item, but as an object that embodies the artist's spirit. Purchased around 2011, this is a precious piece that allows you to feel Mr. Okada's artistic journey. The aesthetic of Naoto Okada's bowls, which embraces the "chips" and "cracks" as they are. Why not redefine this bowl, not as a mere "damaged vessel," but as your own special piece? 【Condition】 • Cracks: Present on both the inside and outside of the bowl. • Chip: There is a chip on the foot (the bottom part). • As the artist himself said, this condition is recommended for someone who will enjoy and nurture it as the "history of the vessel," or for someone who will cherish it as a collectible. • Make it your own unique piece Repair the chipped part with gold and revive it as a matcha bowl or an everyday rice bowl. We are looking for someone who will nurture it into a one-of-a-kind piece that makes even the scars feel endearing. 【Details】 • Artist: Naoto Okada • Type: Cafe au lait bowl • Material: Pottery (white porcelain) • Diameter: 13.5 cm • Height: 8 cm 【Shipping & Other】 • The item will be carefully packed with cushioning material to prevent further damage during shipping. • As this is a delicate item, please only purchase if you understand the characteristics of artist-made pieces and used items. • Please refrain from price reductions due to shipping costs. #金継ぎ #kintsugi #金継ぎ練習用