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From Curio.com:
Novelty ceramic ashtrays, particularly those with interactive features like smoke-blowing capabilities, were popular in the mid-20th century. These items often served as conversation pieces and were designed to amuse and entertain. The \"smoker\" motif, where the ceramic figure itself appears to be smoking, was a common theme, but the addition of actual smoke emission elevates it to a more complex design innovation. Notice the ash tray at his feet. The smoke then rises up to his mouth and his sheet music.
Japan was a prolific producer of such novelty ceramics, exporting them worldwide. These pieces often combined artistic flair with a playful, sometimes whimsical, functionality. The craftsmanship involved in creating a functional smoke-blowing ashtray would have required a degree of ingenuity, making such items more sought after by collectors of vintage smoking accessories, barware and quirky decorative objects.
