Postwar Japanese Figural Incense Burner 1940s Porcelain Smoker MCM Oddity Japan

Striking postwar Japanese figural incense burner featuring a seated smoker with an expressive caricature-style face.

A classic 1940s Japan export porcelain piece with bronze-tone highlights and a vented mouth designed for incense smoke.

This odd, whimsical figure has strong MCM and outsider-art vibes, making it perfect for collectors of Japanese curios, incense burners, and mid-century figural pottery.

These early export burners rarely appear with this much character.

Measurements (All Approximate):

Height: 3.5 in 8.9 cm
Width: 2.5 in 6.4 cm
Depth: 2 in 5.1 cm

Material: Glazed porcelain with gilt/bronze-tone paint
Origin: Stamped Japan (partially worn, typical of postwar exports)

Care: Wipe clean

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Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. Some loss to gilt paint and age discoloration near the pipe stem. Structurally sound and totally mesmerizing