Lot #10: Vintage Ceramic Zebra Figurine

Identification: This is a vintage ceramic or bone China zebra figurine. The style—particularly the slightly stylized "big eyes"—is consistent with Japanese animal miniatures produced for the export market between the 1947 and 1952. Condition Note: The image shows noticeable crazing (the network of fine cracks in the glaze). While common in older ceramics due to age and temperature changes, it generally indicates a vintage piece rather than a modern reproduction. The mark on the bottom of the zebra is a significant find for collectors. It confirms the piece is part of the "Made in Occupied Japan" era, which dates it specifically to the period between 1947 and 1952. "Made in Occupied Japan" Zebra The stamp visible in your new images is a major value driver for several reasons: Historical Rarity: This mark was only used during the five-year Allied occupation of Japan following WWII. Many collectors focus exclusively on items with this specific backstamp. Authenticity: The presence of the stamp, combined with the heavy glaze crazing (the fine surface cracks) seen in the images, confirms this is a genuine mid-century vintage piece rather than a later reproduction. Pickup category timeslot {A}