Vintage 70s-80s kawaii ceramic dog figurine

Magnificent hand-painted glazed ceramic dog figurine, signed Lemei, Taiwanese made, 17 cm high, 19 cm wide, dated 1980s. Formerly a piggy bank, with visible openings on the top of the head and under the base.

Small size, big character: this glazed ceramic dog figurine captivates with its expressive blue eyes and its cream and caramel coat rendered with astonishing precision. The Lemei brand, printed in blue underglaze, is likely the romanization of Chinese characters evoking "beautiful joy": a name perfectly suited to the spirit of this Taiwanese production from the 1970s-80s, whose best giftware intended for European export now carries that vintage kawaii charm that the most discerning interior owners recognize. Its history as a piggy bank, evident in the two openings, is part of its patina and its story.

• Item: glazed ceramic dog figurine, formerly a piggy bank
• Brand: Lemei
• Material: hand-painted ceramic, cream, caramel, and black glaze
• Height: 17 cm
• Width: 19 cm
• Origin: Asian manufacturing
• Period: circa 1980
• Condition: very good general condition, piggy bank openings visible on the top of the head and under the base

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