"Import" Mark on Figurine

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Deb D., Mar 19, 2025.

  1. Deb D.

    Deb D. Well-Known Member

    This Hummel-like figurine is 5 inches tall. It's marked simply "IMPORT". Does this signify and particular place of origin or age?

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    Deb D., Mar 19, 2025
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I'm finding the same figurines sold as being from occupied Japan, so shortly after WWII.
    But this is not my area of expertise, so let's wait for the others.
     
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  3. Debora

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    Debora, Mar 19, 2025
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The type of sweet little thing sold in five and dime stores. Which probably explains why there are still so many about.

    Debora
     
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  5. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Sometimes you'll see "Foreign" on Japanese and German ceramics. And the general answer I got was post WW2, up into mid-50s as naturally feelings were still pretty raw.
     
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  6. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    Isn't this a remnant of a text?
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  7. Deb D.

    Deb D. Well-Known Member

    No, probably some dirt or a stray blob of colored glaze.
     
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