This item is a vintage anthropomorphic ceramic bunny band leader planter.
Identification & History
• Style: It is a classic example of Mid-Century "Kitsch" pottery from the 1950s or 1960s.
• Design: The piece features a rabbit dressed as a marching band leader or drum major, complete with a tall shako hat, epaulets, and a baton.
• Potential Maker: While often unmarked or only stamped with "Japan," similar "pink and blue" anthropomorphic band leader figures were produced by Japanese export companies such as Inarco, Napco, or Relpo.
• Purpose: It was originally designed as a nursery planter or a seasonal Easter decoration.