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Vintage Anthropomorphic Boy & Girl Lidded Ceramic Egg Cups – Japan MCM
Up for your consideration is a delightful and highly collectible pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern anthropomorphic figural egg cups with matching removable beret hat lids. Often referred to by collectors as the “Honeymooners” or “French Artists,” this charming kitsch set features a boy and girl with wonderfully expressive hand-painted faces.
The removable beret lids function as egg cozies to help keep soft-boiled eggs warm. The underside of both cups retains the original black-and-silver foil “JAPAN” labels.
Item Details:
Era: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950s–1960s
Origin: Japan
Material: Hand-painted ceramic pottery
Height: Approximately 4 inches with lids
Quantity: Matching pair of 2 egg cups and 2 removable beret lids
Design: Anthropomorphic boy and girl with expressive hand-painted facial features
Style: Retro kitchenware, Japanese kitsch, novelty egg cups
These whimsical ceramic figures are wonderful examples of mid-century Japanese novelty kitchenware and make charming additions to collections of anthropomorphic ceramics, vintage egg cups, or retro kitchen decor.
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