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Item SpecificsBrand: Norcrest
Model/Code: F 159
Type: Figurine / Sculpture
Theme: Motherhood, Mother & Child, Mid-Century Kitsch, Blanc de Chine
Color: White
Material: Porcelain / Ceramic
Finish: Glossy Glazed
Era: Mid-20th Century (1950s–1960s)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Title: Vintage Norcrest Japan "Mother’s Darling" White Porcelain Figurine (Model F 159)
Description:Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage mid-century modern Blanc de Chine (white glazed) porcelain figurine depicting a joyful mother kneeling and lifting her baby into the air.
While this elegant mold is famously identical to the iconic "Mother's Darling" (Mutterglück) sculpture originally designed by master modeler Karl Tutter for the German manufacturer Hutschenreuther, this specific piece was produced/distributed under the classic mid-century importer Norcrest Fine China (Japan).
The underside features the authentic, original black-and-silver foil Norcrest sticker alongside the stamped inventory model code F 159. It is a breathtaking, highly emotional decorative piece celebrating motherhood—perfect as a baby shower gift, a present for a new mother, or a standout addition to a vintage Japanese ceramic collection.
Condition:Pre-owned, vintage condition. It retains its vibrant glossy white finish and original base labels.
