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Vintage Made in Japan Ceramic Frog Novelty Ashtray / Cigarette HolderUnusual vintage glazed ceramic frog featuring an exaggerated open mouth, bulging eyes, and a protruding dish-shaped tongue.The frog has a hollow mouth with a solid interior bottom. The tongue appears designed to serve as a cigarette rest, suggesting this was originally intended as a novelty ashtray or cigarette holder.Features:* Stamped “MADE IN JAPAN” on the underside
* Glossy ivory/off-white ceramic glaze
* Whimsical frog design with detailed feet and eyes
* Hollow mouth and dish-shaped tongue
* Likely mid-20th-century Japanese manufactureCondition: Vintage pre-owned condition with some surface discoloration, age-related marks, and minor soiling. No obvious major cracks or breaks visible. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.A distinctive piece of vintage Japanese novelty pottery, appealing to collectors of frog figurines, tobacciana, and unusual mid-century ceramics.Sold exactly as pictured. Carefully packaged for shipping.
