This item was sold in the 1970s by Maruri, a world-renowned ceramic manufacturer in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, for the American market. I have kept it with great care, but I am selling it to organize my collection. It was not sold in Japan, and this is a sample product for a sales company in the United States, making it extremely rare. The pose of the figure, with its lifelike beautiful eyes and hands rubbing together, is irresistibly cute. The expression is very lovely, and just placing it on a desk or shelf will bring a sense of peace. • Pioneer of overseas exports: They manufactured many ceramic dolls (Seto Novelties) for export from the 1950s, and have fans all over the world, especially for their elaborate animal and human figurines. • Suggested uses: Recommended for entryway displays, living room interiors, and as a gift. ◯ Size (cm) Height 9.5, Width 7, Length 11 I am also selling other items #Kevin'sRoom Antique, vintage, brocante, Orne de Feuilles, retro, lucky cat, vintage, antique, Maneki Neko, Japan, kutani, imari, Kutaniyaki, figurines, feng shui, fine art, antique art, antique tea utensils, old tools, art gallery, modern art, contemporary art, African art, primitive art, art, museum, art, mid-century, Japan Folk Crafts Museum, handmade, folk art, Asian goods, Scandinavian goods, American toys, American goods, Showa retro, Marimekko, Alessi, Iittala bird, Aalto, Lucie Rie, Lisa Larson, Bernard Leach, Kanjiro Kawai, Bauhaus, Sori Yanagi, Yanagi Sori, Takashi Murakami, Arita ware, Kutani ware, Ko-Imari, Imari, Yachimun, arts&science, Holmstock, Kensington Cat, Noritake, Royal Doulton, J&G Meakin, mid winter, Royal Worcester, Rorstrand, Meissen, Royal Crown Derby, Wedgwood, Royal Copenhagen, Lladro, Murano, Kosta Boda, Scheurich, Villeroy & Boch, Conran Shop, arts and science, BALS, Francfranc, IDEE