6.2.26 LARGE COLLECTIBLE ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
Lot 22:
Description
A vintage glazed ceramic cookie jar modeled as a seated anthropomorphic elephant with its trunk raised. The piece features a light grey glaze with hand-painted blue eyes and pink accents on the inner ears and foot pads. The figure is depicted wearing a pink scarf, the upper edge of which defines the seam for the removable head lid. This design is characteristic of mid-20th-century American novelty kitchenware and is similar in style to pieces produced by makers such as McCoy Pottery or Doranne of California, although no manufacturer marks are visible. The item is constructed of two parts: a hollow base forming the body and a lid forming the head.
Condition report:
The piece shows widespread crazing across the glaze. There is significant surface discoloration and staining, particularly visible on the ears, chest, and lower body. Minor loss to the pink painted accents on the scarf and feet is present. No large chips or structural cracks are observed in the provided views.
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