Lot 075 - Vintage Lusterware Winking Dog with Top Hat Ceramic Figurine Ashtray, Made in Japan, Note Broken, Damaged, and Repaired, 3-1/2" H

Lot 075 - Vintage Lusterware Winking Dog with Top Hat Ceramic Figurine Ashtray, Made in Japan, Note Broken, Damaged, and Repaired, 3-1/2" HVintage ceramic figurine of a winking dog holding a top hat, functioning as a small ashtray or trinket dish. The dog is painted white with black tipped ears, orange inner ears, and orange accents on the nose and tongue. The top hat is painted orange with a blue band. The body has an iridescent lusterware glaze. Stamped "Made in Japan" in blue on the underside. The piece has been broken, damaged, and repaired.

Perforated cardboard marker sheets are included

and was in the second-hand store business

Marked at lower right for Allied Artists Pictures Corp

Due to the age of the electrical components

The set exhibits wear consistent with age and use

The lid opens and closes properly

This piece was likely used outdoors for many years

for the United States Navy in the WWII era

Front: 18-5/8" W x 21-1/2" H

Condition overall good with minor rust

note damaged chunk on upper back which has been re-attached with wood glue

and two civet cat muffs