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 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 dog hugging the ball with beautiful, lifelike eyes is irresistibly cute. The expression is very lovely, and it will bring a sense of peace just by placing it on a desk or shelf. • Pioneer of overseas exports: From the 1950s, Maruri manufactured many ceramic dolls for export (Seto Novelty), and has fans all over the world, especially for its elaborate animal and human figurines. • Point: The glossy ceramic texture and warm retro design are attractive. • Recommended uses: Display in the entrance, interior decoration in the living room, and a small gift for dog lovers. ◯ Size (cm) Height 8, Length 10, Depth 7 I am also selling other items #Kevin'sRoom Antique vintage brocante Orne de Feuilles retro Maneki Neko vintage antique lucky cat Maneki Neko Japan kutani imari Kutaniyaki figurines Feng Shui art and crafts antique art antiques tea ceremony utensils old tools art gallery modern art contemporary art African art primitive art art museum art mid-century Japan Folk Crafts Museum handmade folk crafts Asian goods Scandinavian goods American toys American goods Showa retro Marimekko Alessi Iittala bird Aalto Lucy Rie Lisa Larson Bernard Leach Kanji Kawai Bauhaus Sun Koloq Sōetsu Yanagi Sōri Yanagi Takashi Murakami Arita ware Kutani ware Koimari Imari Yachimun arts & science Holmstock Kensington Cat Noritake Royal Doulton J&G Meakin mid winter Royal Worcester Rörstrand Meissen Royal Crown Derby Wedgwood Royal Copenhagen Lladro Murano Kosta Boda Scheurich Villeroy & Boch Conran Shop arts and science BALZ Francfranc IDEE Idee