✅ SOLVED Dug up an old figurine…

[DetectingDawg]

Hey team. Was digging a signal near an old well today and this top portion of a Oriental figurine popped out of the hole. Does anybody recognize this, or possible know an age? Thanks!

 

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[camichael]

I could be wrong but that looks like a Disney figurine....

 

[GoldieLocks]

currently for sale on EB "

Vintage Shawnee Oriental Asian Figurine/Planter Basket 2 Men"​

 

[Red-Coat]

currently for sale on EB "

Vintage Shawnee Oriental Asian Figurine/Planter Basket 2 Men"​

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Yes, indeedy. The Shawnee Pottery Company operated from Zanesville, Ohio between 1937-1961 and pieces like this are post-war. Usually cold-painted after glazing/firing, the small figural planters typically have oriental or South American people (often children) in stereotype costumes. They were designed to hold a small slow-growing plant such as a cactus or succulent and the small size leads to them often being mistaken for (or subsequently used as) toothpick holders.

 

[villagenut]

Great ID Goldie....you did it

 

[DetectingDawg]

Yes, indeedy. The Shawnee Pottery Company operated from Zanesville, Ohio between 1937-1961 and pieces like this are post-war. Usually cold-painted after glazing/firing, the small figural planters typically have oriental or South American people (often children) in stereotype costumes. They were designed to hold a small slow-growing plant such as a cactus or succulent and the small size leads to them often being mistaken for (or subsequently used as) toothpick holders.

This is amazing. Thanks so much!