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Here is a pair of vintage ceramic porcelain sitting white kitty cat figurines. They are simple vintage anthropomorphic novelty miniatures (not salt and pepper shakers). These types of small, glossy porcelain kittens were incredibly popular imports from Japan during the 1950s. They were typically sold individually or in pairs at five-and-dime stores (like Woolworth\'s) as cheap, cheerful knick-knacks.
Features of 1950s Japanese Novelty Porcelain
Cold Paint Accents: The pink and green details on their bows, eyes, and ears were applied after the main glaze firing. This \"cold paint\" is fragile and commonly wears away over time, which explains the fading on their faces.
Whimsical Expressions: The exaggerated, expressive eyes and slightly sad or quizzical faces are textbook examples of mid-century anthropomorphic styling.
Good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or crazing found. There is black paint wear on the face accents or the eyes and whiskers. The pink and green bows also have thin spots but might be just the glaze effect. No stickers or marking on the bottoms.
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