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Occupied Japan Young Boy Figurine Playing Horn Tyrolean Hat

$5.00
La Crosse, Kansas
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Occupied Japan Young Boy Figurine Playing Horn Wearing Tyrolean Hat

Occupied Japan figurines have a charm all their own. This sweet little fellow looks to come straight from the Swiss Alps. In his Tyrolean hat and lederhosen, he's perched upon a rocky outcropping playing his horn. The sweet notes he plays drift across the landscape charming one and all. As an addition to your shelf or nightstand, his next task is to charm you!

The Occupied Japan mark dates the figurine to the 1940s or '50s. This would place it during the time period when Japan was occupied by the Allied contingent following World War II. Items made for export between 1945 and 1952 were required to be marked "Occupied Japan" or "Made in Occupied Japan." Japan turned millions of decorative items for export. Occupied Japan pieces often have slap-dash paint jobs or other manufacturer's flaws. The china of this set has a few bubbles, lines, and speckles, none of which detract from its charm.

This charming figurine is 3-1/2" tall, 2-1/2" long, and 1-1/4" deep. He is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks; I don't even see signs of crazing, which is common in these vintage pieces. The paint is under the glaze, so there is no color wear, but there are a few tiny spots around the elbows of his jacket where they missed with the paint during the manufacturing process. On the bottom of the figurine, it looks like someone has removed something that was stuck to the bottom, perhaps cushioning of some sort to prevent the figurine from scratching a wood surface. Residue remains, but this mark can be seen:

MADE IN
OCCUPIED JAPAN

This lovely fellow would make the perfect gift for yourself, a friend, or a secret sister!

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Please email with questions. I would be happy to make a special trip to deliver this item to you for just $10 within a 50-mile radius of La Crosse, Kansas. In addition to cash, I would also be happy to accept a money order. You can make arrangements to pick up this item, or would be happy to provide a quote to ship it to you. When I ship, I will provide you with a tracking number so you know the status of your package. When shipping fragile items, insurance is available at your discretion. I will not be responsible for uninsured fragile items damaged in shipping. Thank you for your interest!

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