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Posted 2 years ago
bahamaboy
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This is the largest one of these I have. It has the dull finish which is known as "bisque". There was a time I collected these heavily. I have about 150 of various sizes with most being the style seen here (man & woman) with many showing one or the other or both, playing a musical instrument. They are "all" stamped "made in occupied Japan".This particular piece is one of only a couple that belonged to my paternal grandmother and was not purchased but inherited. The piece measures 9 1/2 inches tall by 5 inches wide at the base. There are absolutely no chips and is a "flawless" piece.
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