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A young girl perched on a hay bale, book open in her lap, completely absorbed — stamped "Made in Occupied Japan," which dates her precisely to the postwar Allied occupation.
Maker: Unmarked
Materials: Porcelain, hand-painted
Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 3.125" long x 1.75" deep
Origin: Occupied Japan
Era: 1945–1952 (per bottom stamp)
Condition: Very good — small paint loss on one flower, photographed; no chips or cracks. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Headscarf tied neatly, neck bandana in place, the whole scene painted with the quiet detail the best Occupied Japan porcelain is known for. She has a Hummel-like quality without being a copy of anything — simply a girl who found a good spot to read.
A lovely piece for an Occupied Japan collector, a book lover's shelf, a farmhouse or cottage interior, or anyone who appreciates a small figurine with a very specific and genuine history.
The "Occupied Japan" mark was required by Allied authorities on all Japanese exports during the occupation period — pieces marked simply "Japan" predate or postdate this window. It's a collector's mark that tells you exactly when something was made, and pieces from this era are among the most sought after in Japanese export porcelain.
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