Posted 8 years ago
shelley70
(1 item)
this little red head I got the other day at the thrift store. she is 5.5 in tall ; 4 feet wide. red hat, yellow dress with green polka dots and purplish bottom trim and bodice. gold bow at neck. her hair is in braids. made in occupied Japan in red/orange ink and possibly number 3110 on bottom. she is in pristine condition. I have seen a couple of these type boxes online but they are different ladies.
Love her!
can anyone give me any more information on her?
"Occupied Japan" (OJ) is a term used for the time period from 1945 (after World War II) through April 25, 1952; it was during this time that the Allies "occupied" Japan.
Hundreds of items similar to yours were made in Occupied Japan and shipped to the U.S., so it is almost impossible to find your exact piece. Here's one powder/trinket lady made in OJ. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/241050474/vintage-lady-white-dress-gold-trim?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lady%20powder%20jar&ref=sr_gallery_4
You can search on eBay for instance for other examples.
Thank you Gillian. I have reviewed the basic history of occupied japan.I would like to know possible worth, rarity , if anyone has one like her.
We are not permitted to give appraisals at CW. I doubt it she is a rarity as so many were made and exported. I do urge you to do an eBay or Etsy, also rubylane search: Occupied Japan female figurine trinkets and powder. Or words to that effect.
Forgot say - even if she is not a rarity, she is a collectable item.
She is really pretty . not too fancy but lovely. I do n't plan on selling her. The websites above show very few boxes like a complete lady figure that is the box and pricing is so erratic , some are just outrageous . Does the number on the bottom mean anything.
Yes, I agree she is a really nice piece, and as you have found out quite unusual for Occupied Japan. And again, you are right the prices are sometimes quite ridiculous. As 'they' say something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
The number on the back is probably a pattern number, or a makers' number, but impossible to trace her origin based on that number.
Perhaps you could start a collection of your own of OJ trinket/powder bowls.
A lot cheaper than a collection of Royal Doulton figurines/ladies. ;)
Thanks bunches for the FYI