Vintage Ceramic Sailor Teddy Bear Cookie Jar

This item is a decorative figural cookie jar crafted from glazed ceramic, depicting a whimsical anthropomorphic teddy bear in nautical attire. The bear is portrayed sitting upright, wearing a white sailor's hat, a bright blue sailor shirt with a white collar and a red tie, and vibrant red shorts. The bear's 'fur' is detailed with fine incised textural lines and a warm honey-tan glaze. It holds a small sailboat, featuring a yellow hull and a white sail with a blue stripe. The facial features include large black eyes, a prominent black nose, and a cheerful open mouth showing a hint of its tongue. The ceramic is finished with a high-gloss glaze typical of mid-to-late 20th-century kitchenware, likely dating from the 1980s or 1990s. While protected by clear shrink-wrap in the image, the underlying glaze appears bright and well-preserved. There are no immediate signs of large chips or cracks visible on the primary forward-facing surfaces, though items of this type often exhibit crazing or small rim chips at the interface where the head (acting as the lid) meets the body. The craftsmanship is mass-market yet charming, utilizing mold-pressed manufacturing with hand-painted details. A retail price tag from Savers is adhered to the side of the head, indicating its recent secondary market status.