Toshiko Takaezu ( 1922 - 2011 ) was an American painter. Toshiko Takaezu s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 700 USD for Moon Pot in 2004 to 9440 USD for Monumental stoneware moon vase, in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.