Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic Girl Head Vase / Figural Planter – c. 1950s

Description

View Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic Girl Head Vase / Figural Planter – c. 1950s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The bonnet and bow-shaped base give this piece strong visual character and set it apart from more common glamour-style head vases. The open top allows for use as a small planter, vase, or display piece. Charming vintage ceramic head vase depicting a storybook-style young girl wearing a wide bonnet with hand-painted red accents and an integrated bow-form base. This whimsical mid-century piece dates to the early–mid 1950s and reflects the playful juvenile designs popular in postwar decorative ceramics. The figure features hand-painted facial details, expressive eyes, softly blushed cheeks, and sculpted curls. The bonnet and bow-shaped base give this piece strong visual character and set it apart from more common glamour-style head vases. The open top allows for use as a small planter, vase, or display piece. Details: Height: approx. 6" Width: approx. 4" Depth: approx. 3.5" Material: Glazed ceramic Origin: Unmarked; likely mid-century Japan import Era: c. 1950s Condition: Overall very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear. There is a small paint chip in the hair near the right ear , visible upon close inspection. No cracks, repairs, or structural damage noted. Glaze presents well with expected minor surface wear consistent with age and display. This piece was not designed with applied earrings , and none are missing. A sweet and increasingly collectible example of mid-century figural ceramics, ideal for collectors of head vases, nursery décor, or whimsical 1950s design. Carefully packed using appropriate materials to protect vintage ceramics during shipment. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Vases. Brand: Unmarked.

Subject

Girl

Year Manufactured

1950

Brand

Unmarked

Type

Head Vase

Material

Ceramic