Vintage Korea Figurines Girl with Cat & Mice Set Hand Painted Ceramic 1950s

Condition: Used

Type: Figurine

Subject: Girl

Brand: CAT

Material: Ceramic

Style: 1950s

Features: Hand Painted

Department: Girls

Country of Origin: Korea, South

Vintage Korea Figurines Girl with Cat & Mice Set Hand Painted Ceramic 1950s

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This is a delightful set of four vintage handpainted ceramic figurines, featuring two girls in elegant yellow dresses, each holding a grey kitten, and two adorable anthropomorphic mice in bow ties and outfits. These charming midcentury figures are full of nostalgic detail and whimsical character.

The girls stand approximately 4.25 inches tall, and the mice about 3 inches. One mouse retains a gold foil label reading “Made in Korea”, indicating likely production in the 1950s–1960s, during a time when Korea became known for its export ceramics made for Western markets.

Product Details:

• Type: Figurine Set (4 pieces)

• Characters: 2 girls with cats, 2 cartoonstyle mice

• Girl Height: ~4.25 inches (10.8 cm)

• Mouse Height: ~3 inches (7.6 cm)

• Material: Ceramic, handpainted

• Country of Origin: Korea (label on one figure)

• Era: Midcentury (1950s–60s)

Design Highlights:

• Girls feature rosy cheeks, expressive eyes, and hold kittens lovingly against their shoulders

• Dressed in vibrant yellow gowns with molded flowers and painted bows

• Mice are dressed in formal waistcoats with large pink ears and animated expressions

• Glazed finish adds a glossy, decorative charm

Condition:

Acceptable condition – worn.

• Paint wear and scuffs visible across all pieces, most notably on ears, clothing, and base

• Surface dirt on back of mice and undersides

• One girl shows crazing and glaze discoloration

• No major chips or cracks detected, though agerelated wear and manufacturing imperfections (typical of the era) are present

About Korean Export Figurines:

During the mid20th century, Korea emerged as a major hub for whimsical, massproduced ceramic figurines exported to Western markets. These affordable collectibles often featured storybook or cartoonlike themes, and were especially popular in the U.S. and Europe. They’re now appreciated by collectors for their kitschy style and nostalgic value.

Why Choose This Set?

• Ideal for collectors of vintage Korean ceramics or midcentury decor

• Cute and unique display pieces for a curio cabinet or retrothemed room

• A lovely nostalgic gift for lovers of figurines, animals, or kitsch charm