A tiny, wonderfully eccentric porcelain shoe with the kind of detail that makes small objects unexpectedly special. The sculpted form is finished in creamy white glaze with soft pink trim, petite hand-painted floral motifs, raised decorative details and traces of its original gilt accents.
Measuring only about 2¾ inches long, it has the scale of a true miniature and was made purely as a decorative collectible. Its slightly exaggerated silhouette and hand-finished details give it all the charm of mid-century Japanese novelty porcelain.
A charming little object for a vanity, curio cabinet, bookshelf or layered collection. We especially love it tucked among silver, glass and other small curios where its playful scale becomes part of the story.
CONDITION
Good pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. There is visible loss to portions of the original gilt decoration, along with minor surface marks, discoloration and wear to the underside.
All genuine age-related wear is represented in the product photography.
DETAILS
Maker: Unknown
Type: Miniature decorative shoe figurine
Material: Glazed porcelain
Color: White, pale pink, green, red and blue
Design: Sculpted high-heeled shoe with hand-painted floral and dot decoration
Details: Raised molded accents with remnants of gilt decoration
Mark: Red “Made in Japan” stamp on underside
Era: Likely mid-20th century
Origin: Japan
Object No. 036
A tiny, wonderfully eccentric porcelain shoe with the kind of detail that makes small objects unexpectedly special. The sculpted form is finished in creamy white glaze with soft pink trim, petite hand-painted floral motifs, raised decorative details and traces of its original gilt accents.
Measuring only about 2¾ inches long, it has the scale of a true miniature and was made purely as a decorative collectible. Its slightly exaggerated silhouette and hand-finished details give it all the charm of mid-century Japanese novelty porcelain.
A charming little object for a vanity, curio cabinet, bookshelf or layered collection. We especially love it tucked among silver, glass and other small curios where its playful scale becomes part of the story.
CONDITION
Good pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. There is visible loss to portions of the original gilt decoration, along with minor surface marks, discoloration and wear to the underside.
All genuine age-related wear is represented in the product photography.
DETAILS
Maker: Unknown
Type: Miniature decorative shoe figurine
Material: Glazed porcelain
Color: White, pale pink, green, red and blue
Design: Sculpted high-heeled shoe with hand-painted floral and dot decoration
Details: Raised molded accents with remnants of gilt decoration
Mark: Red “Made in Japan” stamp on underside
Era: Likely mid-20th century
Origin: Japan
Object No. 036
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