Large Vintage Ceramic Bear Cookie Jar canister Japan 1950s 60s Kitsch Kitchen 🦩 C3

This large vintage ceramic bear cookie jar is a charming piece of mid-century Japanese export ware, featuring a friendly teddy bear design with hand-applied brown shading and a warm glossy glaze that gives it wonderful character and depth. Made in Japan during the 1950s–1960s, these bear jars were produced for the Western giftware market and are now highly sought after for their nostalgic kitsch appeal and quality craftsmanship. This example retains its original lid and shows lovely age patina, with light glaze crazing consistent with age, while the bear’s face and detailing remain crisp and expressive, making it a standout display piece for a vintage kitchen, nursery, or collector’s shelf.

Dimensions: 28 cm H × 20 cm W (11 in × 7.9 in)

⚙️ Condition:
Good vintage condition with light age-related crazing to the glaze and minor surface wear. No cracks or repairs noted. The lid fits well and the decoration remains bright and intact.

📋 Item Specifics:
Type: Cookie Jar
Material: Ceramic
Design: Bear / Teddy Bear
Era: 1950s–1960s
Style: Mid-Century, Kitsch, Nursery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Features: Original lid, hand-shaded glaze

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