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One of Bauer's notable creations is a collection of over 4,000 small porcelain bowls produced from 2000 to 2004. These bowls feature intricate low-relief, incised decorations, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and the pursuit of happiness. While often whimsical, they also touch on profound
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