Vintage Occupied Japan Porcelain Figurines Pair, Hand-Painted Rococo Courting For Sale
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Vintage Occupied Japan Porcelain Figurines Pair, Hand-Painted Rococo Courting: $49.99
Add a charming touch of mid-century history to your home or collection with this beautiful pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines. Crafted in the classic 18th-century Rococo/Colonial style, this matching courting couple features a dapper gentleman playing a flute and a lovely seated lady holding a cat next to a basket of flowers.Both pieces bear the iconic red stamped mark on their bases reading "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN," dating this specific set to the historic post-WWII Allied occupation era between 1945 and 1952.Following World War II, the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers mandated that all Japanese goods manufactured for export bear this specific marking. This requirement lasted for a very narrow window in time, making these figurines highly sought after by historical pottery and vintage giftware collectors.
