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An extraordinarily rare glass ornament — a hand-painted parrot perched in his cage on one side, a raised star on the other.
Maker: Marked "Occupied Japan"
Materials: Mercury glass
Dimensions: Approx. 2.5" diameter
Origin: Japan
Era: 1945–1952
Condition: Very good vintage condition — minor scratches and light spotting, consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Marked "Made in Occupied Japan," this round, flat-sided ornament dates to the brief postwar period between 1945 and 1952, making it a genuine piece of mid-century holiday history. Collectors prize these for their rarity, debossed detail, and the soft shimmer of true mercury glass.
An exceptional find for a serious collector, and a striking, conversation-piece addition to any vintage tree.
The "Made in Occupied Japan" mark was required on exports during the Allied occupation from 1945 to 1952, a narrow window that makes anything carrying it inherently scarce today. Ornaments from this era were often hand-blown and hand-painted by the same craftsmen who'd made pre-war holiday decorations, rebuilding Japan's export trade nearly from scratch.
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