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He's playing the mandolin and she's right beside him, listening — a small scene, only four and a half inches tall, but complete in every way.
Maker: Unmarked
Materials: Porcelain, hand-painted with gold accents
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 bit of paint loss on one flower on her skirt, photographed. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Soft pastels of blue, pink, yellow, and green, flowers on her skirt, gold accents throughout, and faces painted with the kind of careful detail the best Occupied Japan pieces are known for.
A beautiful piece for a maximalist or grandmillennial interior, a figurine collector, or anyone who appreciates a small object with a very specific 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.
Browse our shop for more vintage Occupied Japan figurines to round out your collection.
