Japanese Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Goose Figurines

A pair of small, hand-crafted ceramic figurines depicting geese, finished in a vibrant turquoise or peacock blue lead-glaze. The figurines are likely Japanese in origin, consistent with Mid-Century export ceramics or traditional banko-ware styles. One goose is depicted in an upright, alert posture, while the second is in a horizontal, leaning position, suggesting movement. Both birds are mounted on dark, unglazed or dark-brown glazed rocky bases that provide stability. The physical characteristics include molded wing feather details and small indentations for eyes. The glaze is thick and exhibits a glass-like crackle or 'crazing' throughout the surface, which is a common characteristic of this style of kiln-fired pottery. In terms of condition, there is visible wear along the bottom edges of the bases and minor glaze thinning on the sharpest peaks of the molded details. No significant chips or structural repairs are immediately visible, though there appears to be some minor surface dust and grime settled into the textured areas. These pieces likely date from the mid-20th century (1950s-1960s) and represent the mass-produced yet charming decorative wares exported from Japan during the post-war era.