This is a commemorative bowl made for a client whose son had died,
the writing around the edge of the bowl is as follows
" whom shall i call each day opening the window that in winters past framed your playful commotion, whom shall i call without him coming"
The six hearts and the six acorns represent the family members. The acorn that is bent and wilting over symbolizes the family member who died, with the remaining members supporting.
commemorative bowl