Japanese Ceramic Duck Figurine

This is a small, stylized ceramic figurine of a duck or waterfowl, measuring approximately 2 to 3 inches in length. The piece is constructed from molded clay with a textured, feathered surface and a hand-painted finish. The color palette features a mustard-yellow to brown gradient on the head and upper wings, transitioning into a vibrant red stippled pattern along the breast and lower body, which provides a striking contrast. Black painted eyes and a bright orange-red beak define the bird's expression. The craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced but hand-finished decorative object, characteristic of the mid-20th-century Japanese ceramics industry (likely Post-WWII 'Occupied Japan' or the following 1950s-60s export era). The surface shows moderate signs of age, including fine surface soot, minor paint loss or 'flea bites' on the beak area, and a faint patina consistent with shelf display. There are no visible maker's marks from this angle, though such items typically bore 'Made in Japan' stamps or stickers on the base. The style is charmingly folk-like with a focus on color and texture rather than anatomical realism.

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