Occupied Japan Elf Riding Rhino Beetle Porcelain Figurine 1950s Vintage

Delightful fantasy piece from the Occupied Japan era, a blonde elf in an orange pointed cap, red trousers, and polka-dot shirt riding a rhinoceros beetle and steering by its horn. Hand-painted glazed porcelain with strong color retention. 

Marked on the underside in green: Made in Occupied Japan, dating this piece to 1945–1952.

SIZE 3½"W × 2¾"D × 4½"H

CONDITION Very good. No chips, nicks, or repairs. A small manufacturing crack runs along the underside of the horn — present at time of production, not damage.

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