Vintage Japan Lusterware Play Bowing Dog Toothpick Holder Mini Vase Planter asis.  Measures approx. 3"L  x 2"Hgt x 1 1/8" front to back ~ top mouth hole opening is 5/8" diameter.  Happy little figure ~ Orange Ears/Nose/Smile + Blue painted feet/Black eyes.  Made in Japan on underside base, Porcelain material.

Preowned condition: see multiple & up-close outdoor photos (appears hand-painted ~ no chips nor cracks noticed; Aged dust/slight darkened grime-few scratches from prior typical displayed usage including few sporadic pin dot indents + luster glaze coverage/color variations, appear within mold perhaps from factory formation. Smoke-free home. Note: Vtg crocheted doily not included, display prop cloth only to enhance item tones.