Anthropomorphic Mouse Ceramic Cookie Jar

This is a vintage anthropomorphic mouse cookie jar, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s). The item is constructed of glazed ceramic and features a two-piece design, with the head acting as a removable lid. The mouse is depicted in an upright, seated position with human-like features including large rounded ears, a tuft of hair on the forehead, and wide, glossy black eyes. It wears a green bow tie and holds a yellow triangular piece of Swiss cheese in its paws. The color palette consists of variegated shades of brown and tan, possibly achieved through an airbrushed glazing technique common for the era. The glaze has a high-gloss finish, though it shows significant signs of age and use. Condition issues include visible cold paint loss on the red mouth and yellow cheese, as well as minor crazing and chipping around the edges of the cheese wedge and lid rim. There is some scuffing on the nose and extremities. While no maker's mark is visible in the provided image, the style and craftsmanship are consistent with manufacturers like American Bisque or similar pottery companies of that period. The piece measures approximately 10 to 12 inches in height.