help with poppy vase signed smy 2005

hi folks

can anyone help id maker of this poppy vase

signed smy 2005

any thoughts appreciated

That is lovely, but I suspect it’s a decorated blank. There’s a lady locally who does similar pieces from her paint your own shop. The glazed base and inscribed or handwritten mark is more indicative of a hobby potter rather than a professional one. Alternatively it might have been bought abroad.

thanks naomi, hadnt thought of that option

certainly a talented hobbyist !!

i cant find anything silimar signature wise, so that is defo a possibility

Some hobbyists are exceptionally talented. I would have happily bought that vase too :) I mention abroad because Studio potters in the US, Australia, NZ, etc, aren’t schooled in the Leach manner so their work can look more on the hobbyist end of the Craft. I’ve been caught out a few times in the past.