Vintage porcelain basket planter with a seated cherub, dimensional pink roses, gray-green leaves and worn gold-tone accents. Most importantly for dating the piece, it is identified in the existing listing information as marked Made in Occupied Japan.
Marking/Origin: Made in Occupied Japan Era: 1945–1952 Materials & Details: Porcelain/ceramic; open basket form; seated cherub; dimensional pink floral decoration; gold-tone accents Style: Postwar Japanese export porcelain / romantic figural decor
Why “Occupied Japan” matters: Goods marked Made in Occupied Japan were produced for export during the Allied occupation following World War II, generally from 1945 to 1952. Unlike a vague stylistic guess, that marking gives collectors a genuinely useful historical window for dating the piece.
Measurements: approximately 5.5" wide x 4.5" tall Weight: approximately 0.8 lb
Condition: Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate wear. Gold-tone accents show wear consistent with age and display. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Decoration note: The exact application technique of the gold accents has not been verified, so they are not specifically described as hand-painted.
