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Charming vintage miniature ceramic character mug / Toby-style mug featuring a smiling gentleman wearing a brown hat, green clothing and bow tie. The handle is incorporated into the hat design, with molded brown hair detailing around the back.
The bottom is clearly stamped “MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN.” Pieces carrying this mark generally date from the post-WWII Allied occupation period, circa 1947–1952.
Great collectible for fans of Occupied Japan pottery, miniature character mugs, Toby jugs and vintage figural ceramics.
Details:
• Made in Occupied Japan
• Circa 1947–1952
• Ceramic / pottery
• Figural character or Toby-style mug
• Brown hat and handle
• Green, cream, brown and burgundy coloring
• Molded facial and hair details
• Vintage glaze crazing present
• Maker unknown
• Please see photos for exact condition and details
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