{"product_id":"fuji-figure-porcelain-couple-scene-large-figurine-9-5in-display-bookshelf-decor","title":"Fuji Figure Porcelain Couple Scene Large Figurine 9.5in display bookshelf decor","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notably, the chair's edge is broken as shown in the pictures.No major cracks or structural damage observed.Glaze is still rich and glossy, though some fading in areas from age.Please examine the photos closely for a full understanding of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capodimonte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Couple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"110\" dataend=\"549\"\u003eThis item is a vintage Fuji Figure porcelain sculpture from the mid20th century, beautifully handpainted and depicting an intimate countryside scene of an elderly couple in conversation. The man is seated with a pipe in hand, leaning toward the woman who gestures in response, capturing a moment of rustic charm and storytelling. At their feet lies a curious cat and a small footstool, all set on an ornate base with gold embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"551\" dataend=\"994\"\u003eThis large and detailed piece reflects a traditional European pastoral style, popular in the 1940s–1950s, and was likely made for export, as indicated by the \u003cstrong datastart=\"709\" dataend=\"722\"\u003e\"Foreign\"\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp – a common mark used postWWII for items imported into the UK from Germany, Japan, and other countries. The signature \u003cem datastart=\"851\" dataend=\"864\"\u003eFuji Figure\u003c\/em\u003e and outline of Mt. Fuji suggest a Japanese origin, though made to emulate the classical German or Capodimonte styles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"996\" dataend=\"1019\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"999\" dataend=\"1019\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul datastart=\"1021\" dataend=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1021\" dataend=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1023\" dataend=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1023\" dataend=\"1033\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji Figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1048\" dataend=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1050\" dataend=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1050\" dataend=\"1072\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (marked \"Foreign\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1100\" dataend=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1102\" dataend=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1102\" dataend=\"1110\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1125\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1127\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1127\" dataend=\"1140\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1153\" dataend=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1155\" dataend=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1155\" dataend=\"1166\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 28 cm (11 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1195\" dataend=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1197\" dataend=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1197\" dataend=\"1208\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1218\" dataend=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1220\" dataend=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1220\" dataend=\"1229\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine \/ Tabletop Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1262\" dataend=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1264\" dataend=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1264\" dataend=\"1274\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rural Elderly Couple with Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1307\" dataend=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1309\" dataend=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1309\" dataend=\"1320\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, handpainted with gold gilt detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"1370\" dataend=\"1395\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1373\" dataend=\"1395\"\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul datastart=\"1397\" dataend=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1397\" dataend=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1399\" dataend=\"1456\"\u003eHandpainted expressive faces and detailed clothing folds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1457\" dataend=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1459\" dataend=\"1527\"\u003eTextural realism in the man's pipe, woman’s apron, and wooden stools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1528\" dataend=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1530\" dataend=\"1592\"\u003eIncludes a curious cat at the woman’s feet for added character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1593\" dataend=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1595\" dataend=\"1652\"\u003eOrnate gold detailing on the base with elegant scrollwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1653\" dataend=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1655\" dataend=\"1717\"\u003eSculpted on an integrated ceramic base with a tilelike ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"1719\" dataend=\"1754\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1722\" dataend=\"1736\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul datastart=\"1755\" dataend=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1834\" dataend=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1836\" dataend=\"1939\"\u003eNotably, the chair's edge is broken as shown in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1940\" dataend=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1942\" dataend=\"1990\"\u003eNo major cracks or structural damage observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1991\" dataend=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1993\" dataend=\"2137\"\u003eGlaze is still rich and glossy, though some fading in areas from age.\u003cbr datastart=\"2062\" dataend=\"2065\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nPlease examine the photos closely for a full understanding of condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"2139\" dataend=\"2187\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2142\" dataend=\"2187\"\u003eAbout Fuji Figure and Historical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"2189\" dataend=\"2664\"\u003eThe \"Fuji Figure\" mark is a lesserknown export brand, typically associated with Japanese postwar ceramics made for Western markets, particularly the UK. During the late 1940s through the 1950s, figurines like these were crafted in the style of Capodimonte or Dresden pieces, often replicating romantic or domestic scenes with intricate handpainted details. The term \"Foreign\" was used due to British import regulations and helps to date the item approximately to pre1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"2666\" dataend=\"2863\"\u003eThese figurines have gained interest among collectors of midcentury ceramics, especially those who appreciate crosscultural decorative arts that blend European themes with Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"2865\" dataend=\"2894\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2868\" dataend=\"2894\"\u003eWhy Choose This Piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"110\" dataend=\"549\"\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul datastart=\"2896\" dataend=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2896\" dataend=\"2964\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2898\" dataend=\"2964\"\u003eA visually striking and nostalgic piece for vintage décor lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2965\" dataend=\"3036\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2967\" dataend=\"3036\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of midcentury porcelain or themed figurines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3037\" dataend=\"3118\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3039\" dataend=\"3118\"\u003eUnique cultural hybrid between Japanese craftsmanship and European aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3119\" dataend=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3121\" dataend=\"3190\"\u003eDisplayready and substantial in size for shelf or mantle placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Capodimonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604818194779,"sku":null,"price":113.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_12bc801f-6b5c-4d79-898c-999c9db770e6.png?v=1773690045","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/fuji-figure-porcelain-couple-scene-large-figurine-9-5in-display-bookshelf-decor","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}