{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-anthropomorphic-bird-ceramics-trio-c-1950s-60s","title":"Vintage Japanese Anthropomorphic Bird Ceramics Trio c.1950s–60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully eccentric group of genuine vintage Japanese anthropomorphic bird ceramics, dating approximately to the 1950s–60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trio brings together two characterful chick-shaped egg cups and a larger lidded novelty jar with an extraordinary sculptural bird handle. All three pieces are marked JAPAN and share the pastel glazing, hand-painted facial details and whimsical anthropomorphic styling associated with mid-century Japanese export ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe yellow and green chicks have oversized expressive faces, tiny wings and painted feet, while the larger cream-toned vessel features blue trim, a lidded top, painted bird motif and an attached long-necked bird forming the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey were collected together for their matching period, country of origin and visual style and are not represented as an original factory set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow anthropomorphic chick egg cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen anthropomorphic chick egg cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger lidded ceramic bird jar \/ novelty container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marked JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed ceramic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate era: 1950s–60s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth chick egg cups have small chips\/nibbles around the beak or rim areas. The larger lidded piece has a small chip to the underside foot rim, clearly photographed. Minor glaze and paint variation, manufacturing irregularities and general wear are consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo major cracks have been observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the full photograph series closely. The photographs show the actual three pieces offered for sale and form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic display group for collectors of mid-century Japanese export pottery, anthropomorphic ceramics, kitsch kitchenware, kawaii vintage objects and unusual novelty ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDating note: Each piece is marked Japan. Their form, glazing and anthropomorphic novelty styling are consistent with Japanese export ceramics commonly dated to the mid-20th century. Comparable Japanese bird egg cups are regularly catalogued as 1950s–60s pieces, but no surviving maker's label or model number has been identified on this group; the date is therefore given as an informed approximate range rather than an exact manufacture date.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded \/ Japanese Export","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48659117703409,"sku":"TVA-JPN-BIRD-TRIO-01","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5203\/2497\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug29_2026_12_36_12PM_1.png?v=1787973249","url":"https:\/\/thevirtuosiantiquarium.store\/products\/vintage-japanese-anthropomorphic-bird-ceramics-trio-c-1950s-60s","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}