Bidspirit auction | A Vintage Japanese Redware Ceramic

A Vintage Japanese Redware Ceramic Donkey and Barrel Cart Decanter - A mid-century novelty ceramic figure of Japanese origin, depicting a stylised donkey pulling a cart in the form of a whiskey barrel. The piece is crafted from redware and finished in a high-gloss chocolate brown glaze. The barrel features moulded relief wood-grain texturing with contrasting golden-yellow accents applied to the barrel bands and the spoked wheel. The donkey is rendered with simplified features, including hand-painted black eyes and a red harness detail. While often utilised as a decorative planter, this specific form was originally designed as a novelty whiskey decanter. Based on visual consensus and style, this item dates to the mid-20th century export period. Height: approximately 15 cm.