Vintage Japan Skull on Book Nodder Jaw Match Holder Bisque 3.5\" For Sale

Vintage 1950s Made in Japan Porcelain Skull on Red Book Ashtray / Incense Burner with Moving Jaw

Overview & Key Features:

Country of Origin: Japan (Stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" on the back of the book base in black underglaze)

Era: Mid-Century (1950s)

Design: Macabre figural skull resting on a red leather-bound book base. Features a top skull opening and a lower jaw mounted on a internal metal wire hinge mechanism that moves/articulates.

Dimensions:

Height: Approx. 3.75 to 4 inches

Length/Depth: Approx. 4 inches

Condition Notes: Good vintage pre-owned condition. The wire hinged jaw moves freely as designed. Cold-painted finish shows age-appropriate light paint rub wear, minor surface spots, and paint wear on the red book cover edges. No major structural cracks or repairs.

Description:

Up for sale is a rare and highly collectible Vintage 1950s Japanese Porcelain Skull on Book Moving Jaw Ashtray / Novelty Holder. Stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" on the rear of the book base, this mid-century oddity features a realistic skull with dark airbrushed shading resting on a terracotta-red book.

The lower jawbone is attached via an internal wire system that allows the jaw to swing open or nod. The top of the skull is open, designed to hold matches, cigarettes, or incense.

A fantastic conversation piece for Halloween enthusiasts, gothic decor collectors, or vintage Japanese ceramics displays!

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