{"product_id":"1950s-japanese-woodland-deer-posy-vases-mirrored-pair-hand-painted-made-in-japan","title":"1950s Japanese Woodland Deer Posy Vases, Mirrored Pair, Hand-Painted, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisney's Bambi hit Australian cinemas in 1950 and the ceramics industry never quite recovered. Japanese export factories spent the better part of the decade producing woodland deer figurines in every conceivable form — wall plaques, salt and pepper shakers, planter boxes, and posy vases like these. What separates the good ones from the great ones is the hand-painting, and this pair has it: warm brown gradients that shift from honey at the ears to deep chestnut at the haunches, hand-painted pink and blue flowers clustered at the base of each log vase, and green foliage accents that give the whole thing a freshness that printed decoration simply cannot replicate. Each piece was individually painted by hand — siblings, not twins — so no two are identical, which is exactly as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirrored bookend design is intentional and important. One standing fawn turns back over its left shoulder; the seated doe and fawn on the other piece mirror the composition from the right. Separated, they are charming. Together on a shelf, a mantle, or a windowsill, they complete each other in the way only purpose-designed pairs do. These are sold together as a set — separating them would be a shame and a significant loss of value. A natural fit for a cottagecore shelf, a mid-century display, a retro nursery, or anywhere that benefits from a little woodland whimsy done with genuine craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured in Japan (unattributed — no maker's mark; consistent with 1950s Japanese export ceramics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century woodland \/ post-war Japanese export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted underglaze with clear protective overglaze, high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirrored pair (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g each (250g pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Both pieces are structurally flawless — no chips, cracks, or repairs. The hand-painted glaze is vibrant and well preserved across both pieces. Minor crazing confined to the base area of one piece — a perfectly normal natural aging characteristic of mid-century Japanese earthenware and not visible when the pieces are on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in a dishwasher. If used as posy vases, dry the interior thoroughly after use to prevent moisture from stressing the crazing on the base over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42643142901806,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/BambiPlanterSet1.jpg?v=1788156973","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/1950s-japanese-woodland-deer-posy-vases-mirrored-pair-hand-painted-made-in-japan","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}