Mid-Century Japanese Count Down Blast Off Child's Mug antique bone brush The letters

The letters

And then on the underside of the lid

" I might guess 1930s-40s or so

I might guess this--and perhaps also the round hole in his cheek--indicate that he was constructed from wood salvaged from something else

the Alice (Goose) Nanogak drawings in these two book are the next best thing---the perfect books to read aloud snuggled up together (with kids or adults) taking in the drawings and stories together

Mid-Century Japanese Count Down Blast Off Child's Mug antique bone brush The lettersA charmer of a child's mug I'd say, giving 19th c. Staffordshire ones a run for their money! Made in Japan 1950s 60s, with a man in space suit on one side surrounded by stars, and earth viewed from space on the flip. Plus a rocket of a handle that doubles as a whistle just blow into the top end of it. Blast off! Great graphics and really fun. 3 15 16" t x 2 7 8" in diameter x 4 3 16" across at handle. Good vintage condition, with a little glaze loss