RARE Vintage Rubens Originals Anthropomorphic Easter Bunny Planter
Acquire this rare vintage Rubens Originals anthropomorphic Easter bunny planter from Japan. Featuring pastel lustreware glaze in white, pink, blue, and yellow, this 1950s piece (Shape 1201) exemplifies the whimsical charm and quality craftsmanship that established Rubens Originals as one of mid-century Japan's most collectible ceramic manufacturers.
Prestigious Rubens Originals Heritage
Rubens Originals, operating during the 1950s-1960s in Japan, achieved recognition for producing distinctive anthropomorphic planters and figurines that combined playful design with quality ceramic craftsmanship. The company's pieces were exported throughout North America, becoming beloved symbols of mid-century kitsch and holiday decor. Rubens Originals' numbered shapes are highly collectible today, representing an important chapter in post-war Japanese export ceramics.
Enchanting Anthropomorphic Design
The bunny planter features charming anthropomorphic characteristics—expressive face, upright posture, and whimsical personality—that epitomize 1950s novelty ceramic aesthetics. The pastel lustreware glaze creates an iridescent shimmer across the white, pink, blue, and yellow coloration, adding sophisticated visual interest to the playful form. This combination of kitschy charm and quality execution distinguishes Rubens Originals from standard holiday decor.
Versatile Easter Display
Shape 1201 offers ideal proportions for displaying spring flowers, succulents, or filling with candy and chocolate Easter eggs for festive gifting. The planter's dual function as decorative object and practical vessel exemplifies mid-century design philosophy, where novelty items maintained genuine utility.
Why You'll Appreciate It
- Rubens Originals: Collectible Japanese manufacturer
- 1950s era: Mid-century production
- Shape 1201: Numbered collectible form
- Anthropomorphic bunny: Whimsical character design
- Lustreware glaze: Iridescent finish
- Pastel colors: White, pink, blue, yellow
- Rare survival: Hard-to-find Easter collectible
- Excellent condition: No chips, cracks, or repairs
Perfect For
Mid-century kitsch collectors, Rubens Originals enthusiasts, Easter decor connoisseurs, anthropomorphic ceramic collectors, spring displays, and discerning individuals seeking rare 1950s Japanese novelty ceramics with whimsical charm.
Condition & Details
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs
Dimensions: 6" length × 3" width × 4¾" height
Era: 1950s
Maker: Rubens Originals, Japan. Maker's marks impressed, stamped and sticker.
Shape: 1201
Design: Anthropomorphic Easter bunny planter
Glaze: Pastel lustreware (white, pink, blue, yellow)
Origin: Made in Japan
Acquire this exceptional Rubens Originals Easter bunny planter—where 1950s Japanese craftsmanship meets mid-century kitsch and whimsical collectibility.