This item is a vintage piece made for export, highly regarded in the United States, from the Seto novelty items produced between the 1960s and 1970s. At the time, domestic sales in Japan were hardly considered, and it was primarily produced in small quantities for the North American market, making it known for its scarcity. The main feature of this piece is its mixed-material construction, with the head and legs made of Seto-yaki pottery and the donut-shaped body made of plastic. This is a common specification for Seto novelty items for export from the 1950s to the 70s, adopted to achieve a high degree of freedom in design while ensuring lightweight and durability to withstand overseas shipping. The charming expression of the pig motif and the bold design of the donut-shaped hollow body go beyond mere mass-produced goods and are valued as a design piece that symbolizes Japanese export crafts of the mid-century period. Currently, there is a re-evaluation of Japanese-made Seto novelty items in the United States, and high-quality pieces are disappearing from the market year by year. Furthermore, this item's intact bottom lid for taking out money is also a significant evaluation point. This part is often missing, and specimens close to a complete state are even rarer. In addition, this item is a piece that combines the three elements of design, material composition, and preservation condition, and opportunities to see it in the market are extremely limited even among similar Seto novelty items. It is a one-of-a-kind item that can be used for collection purposes and is expected to be highly valued in the future. 【Size】 Height: Approximately 18.5cm Width: Approximately 11cm Depth: Approximately 5cm 【Condition】 Some stains and minor soiling are visible due to aging, but it is generally in good condition considering its age. There are no cracks or fatal chips. ⸻ For overseas buyers: This is a highly collectible Japanese Seto novelty piggy bank from the 1960s–1970s, originally made for export. Rare mixed-material construction and excellent originality make it increasingly sought after by collectors.