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Hand blown black horse family figurines circa Japan 1945

Description

This family of black horses is hand blown glass made in Japan in 1945 during the occupation of Japan.  These belonged to my Aunt who was in the Marine Corp and was stationed there from 1945-1947.  She told me that she stood and watched an elderly Japanese man make these figurines and it took him serveral hours to make them.  The measure posted are from smallest to largest, foal 3" X 3", Mare 5"X 5 1/2", stallion 5 1/4"X 6".

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Glass
Distinguishing marks Black with white blaze and white socks.
Date Period 1945
History My Aunt was a Marine stationed in Japan from 1945-1947 and she bought these figurines after she watched this elderly Japanese man make them.
Price $300.00
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