This 1950s hand-painted Toby Jug from Japan depicts a mustachioed Colonial Man with a tricorn hat, full of personality.
Maker: Unknown
Origin: Japan
Vintage: 1950s
Material: Ceramic, hand-painted
Dimensions: 3.0″H × 4.5″W (spout to handle)
Condition: Very Good Vintage. Two available, sold separately (not as a pair). Left: small chip on bottom rim, crazing inside and out. Right: dark mark on nose, crazing inside and out. Specify left or right in order notes; one will ship at random otherwise. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Display it on a bookshelf, use it as a creamer, or tuck it into a bar cart arrangement. A distinctive and affordable gift for anyone who collects character pieces, Toby Jugs, or mid-century Americana.
The Toby Jug tradition goes back centuries in English pottery, but Japan embraced it enthusiastically in the mid-20th century with bold hand-painting, cheerful character faces, and a creamer-sized form that fits neatly in the hand. This one — a colonial man with a prominent mustache and tricorn hat — is a fine example of the type. Two are available in very similar condition; note individual variations described above.
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