Vintage 1961 American Bisque Yogi Bear Cookie Jar Hanna Barbera Felt Tongue Rare For Sale

Item: Vintage 1961 American Bisque Pottery Yogi Bear Ceramic Cookie Jar (officially licensed Hanna-Barbera Productions).

Key Visual Features:

Add a standout centerpiece to your vintage cartoon or advertising collection! Produced in 1961 by American Bisque, this iconic mid-century cookie jar depicts Yogi Bear in his signature green ranger hat, white collar, and green tie, leaning on his picnic suitcase embossed with:

"BETTER THAN AVERAGE COOKIES"

Best of all, this piece retains its original red felt tongue—a detail almost universally lost or degraded on surviving examples.

• Character: Yogi Bear (Hanna-Barbera Productions)

• Year of Release: 1961

• Material: Glazed ceramic / pottery

• Approximate Dimensions: 12″ H × 7″ W

• Base Design: Authentic American Bisque wedge-style unglazed footing

• Red Felt Tongue: Intact, clean, and securely positioned at the corner of the mouth.

• Finish & Color: High-gloss shine with deep chocolate brown, forest green, and rich honey tones.

• Crazing: Displays natural, age-appropriate surface crazing inside the chamber and on the unglazed pottery base (standard for 1960s American Bisque ceramics).

• Integrity: No structural cracks, breaks, chips, or modern paint touch-ups.

• Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they display the exact collectible you will receive.

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