Toshiko Takaezu pottery

A small peach-like form, with a small hole on top. It is shaped like a water dropper, but non-functional. There is also a small pebble? inside, so it rattles; can't be removed. Some letters (unreadable) near the base rim. What do you think? - James

you may be on to a winner,I have seen pieces by her with a similar decoration but I don't know how she signed her work,my gut tells me it would not be like that (I hope she did though)

good luck

http://www.njn.net/artsculture/starts/pastseasons/1163.html

Here is a film of the artist , it looks like you have one of her pieces James

http://www.daltons.com/studioceramics.html
some more of her work

Well done Jamee - it's a lovely piece!

Some of the auction pieces are described signed TT , however this not to say she only signed that way .

Thank you all very much for the reply. You're right -- usually Toshiko's work have signed TT, but I think sometimes her work contains the name of the title.

I have my doubt only because the layered paint on this piece is not as defined or outlined, compared to her other much larger pieces. However, it's always nice to confirm a "gut feeling" with fellow collectors. Thanks everyone! - James