Vintage Otagiri Karen Armstrong Birds Christmas Mug Japan Holly Gold Trim 4"

Description

View Vintage Otagiri Karen Armstrong Birds Christmas Mug Japan Holly Gold Trim 4" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Karen Armstrong Artist Line: Displays the artist's original, highly recognizable signature cleanly integrated into the front illustration design. Paint & Gold Trim: The hand-applied graphics are crisp and highly saturated, showing zero signs of pattern fading or storage scratch lines. 🎄 Vintage Otagiri Japan Stoneware Mug Chickadees Holly Karen Armstrong Gold Trim 🐦 Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Otagiri Japan stoneware mug from the highly collectible Creative Collection. Designed by celebrated artist Karen Armstrong, this charming holiday piece features a detailed, textured illustration of a pair of chickadee birds nestled among festive green holly leaves, winter red berries, and a large, flowing pinkish-red ribbon bow. ✨ KEY FEATURES Authentic Otagiri Craftsmanship: Vintage Japanese stoneware prized for its signature heavy-gauge clay composition and highly tactile design finishes. Karen Armstrong Artist Line: Displays the artist's original, highly recognizable signature cleanly integrated into the front illustration design. Festive Botanical Motif: Highlights a beautifully rendered winter bird scene framed by bright holly boughs, berries, and an oversized fluid ribbon. Elegant Metallic Accenting: Rim is hand-finished with a thin, gleaming gold-tone pinstripe band that contrasts beautifully against the rustic stoneware. Perfect Sizing Profile: Stands approximately 4 inches tall with a comfortable 3-inch mouth diameter, making it ideal for everyday hot beverages. Specifications: Brand: Otagiri (Creative Collection) | Artist: Karen Armstrong | Pattern: Christmas Birds / Holiday Holly | Material: Heavyweight Glazed Stoneware Ceramic | Country of Origin: Japan | Dimensions: Approx. 4.0" Tall x 3.0" Diameter. 🔍 CONDITION DESCRIPTION Status: Great Vintage Condition (Loose Collectors Item). Stoneware & Glaze Check: Beautifully preserved with exceptional structural integrity. The heavy-weight ceramic body sits perfectly flat and is completely free of deep cracks, hairline fractures, structural chips, or past repair lines. The interior baseline is clean and un-stained. Paint & Gold Trim: The hand-applied graphics are crisp and highly saturated, showing zero signs of pattern fading or storage scratch lines. The metallic gold-trimmed rim remains brilliant and mostly intact, exhibiting only light, standard superficial shelf storage friction marks consistent with careful vintage care over the years. (Note: This mug is sold loose; an original retail box is not included). 📦 SHIPPING & CARE Our Promise: What you see is what you get! Everything comes from a smoke-free environment. Secure Packing: To keep your item safe from the post office, I always ship in a box or use sturdy cardboard protection. Combined Shipping: Love more than one item? I’m happy to combine shipping! Just wait for my invoice before you check out. Terms: Payment is due within three days, but if you need a little extra time, just give me a heads-up. We ship worldwide through eBay’s International Shipping Program. Thanks for stopping by! ✨ Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Mugs. Brand: Otagiri.

Shape

Round

Occasion

All Occasions, Christmas

Size

Medium

Beverage Type

Hot or Cold

Vintage

Yes

Personalize

No

Design

Painted

Department

Unisex Adults

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Capacity

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Item Height

4 in

Features

Decorated, With Handle

Handmade

No

Pattern

Birds

Color

Multicolor

Material

Ceramic & Porcelain

Set Includes

Cup, Coffee Mug, Mug

Franchise

One Piece

Brand

Otagiri

Type

Mug

Model

Otagiri

Theme

Christmas / Holiday / Birds

Time Period Manufactured

1980-1989

Country of Origin

Japan

Service For

1

Glassware Type

Mug