Bring a gentle touch of the wild into your home with this adorable vintage badger figurine, depicting two curled-up badgers in a peaceful, natural pose. Measuring approximately 8 cm tall and 8 cm long, this piece is hand-painted with earthy tones and textured fur detail, reflecting classic mid-century Japanese craftsmanship.
The underside is marked with a crown above the letter “S” and the hand-written word “Badger”, a marking style consistent with mid-20th-century animal figurines produced by or attributed to Maruri Kowa, a Japanese company renowned for its export wildlife models. These pieces were often made for the UK and European giftware markets and sometimes left unbranded except for script labels or coded stamps.
Maker (attributed): Likely Maruri Kowa, Japan
Marking: Crown over “S” with hand-written “Badger”
Material: Hand-painted ceramic or composite resin
Dimensions: Approx. 8 cm tall × 8 cm long
Condition: Used, vintage – no damage or repairs found
Slight surface wear from age and storage
Date: Circa 1960s–1980s
Origin: Japan (exported to UK), found in a dusty loft during house sale
Whether you're a nature lover, a woodland animal collector, or a fan of Japanese mid-century ceramics, this rare badger duo offers a beautifully sculpted and sentimental addition to your collection.
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