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Not all products made in Japan between 1946 and April 1952 are marked “Occupied Japan.” Some pieces simply were marked “Japan” or “Made in Japan.’ These designations were added to a manufacturer’s mark or artisan signature. In sets and services, only one piece may be marked “Occupied Japan.”
So how much can your grandma’s vintage Made in Occupied Japan figurine fetch you? Is it worth keeping, or should you sell it and make a fortune? Keep reading to find out, but first, here’s a list of the top ten most valuable Made in Occupied Japan figurines today.
6 sty 2023 · Made in Occupied Japan (Sakasama Makasa), 1998. Ceramic mug and metal base 7 ½ x 8 ⅜ x 4 ¾ in. (19.05 x 21.27 x 12.07 cm.). The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Gift of Barbara Wise. © Bruce Yonemoto, Image courtesy of the artist. [End Page 162]
Between 1945 and 1952, under the command of General Douglas Macarthur, the US occupied Japan. All factories were ordered to print on their products “Occupied Japan” or “Made in Occupied Japan”. Figurines like the ones I’m about to show you started carrying this appellation.
Following the end of World War II in 1945 and until 1952, items imported from Japan to the United States had to be marked in a fashion indicating they came from Occupied Japan.
7 lip 2009 · Following the Second World War, the United States occupied Japan, and because much of the manufacturing sector had been destroyed by bombing during the last years of the war, the first major objective was to restore Japan’s economy by rebuilding its industry and reestablishing the export trade.
6 kwi 2024 · Occupied Japan figurines offer collectors a fascinating window into a pivotal period of history, showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of Japanese artisans in the face of postwar hardships.
