Porcelain Ashtray Naughty Nodder Dancing Cancan 1940s or 1950s Occupied Japan

Ceramic Ashtray Lady with Waving Fan Legs in Bed Tub. Shake the piece and the legs and fan will move back and forth. Made in Japan as shown by attached sticker. "PATENT T.T" embossed on bottom. No chips, cracks or other damage. Measures approximately 5.5 inches long, 3 inches wide, 5 inches tall. See all pictures Naughty Nodder" or "Dancing Cancan" porcelain ashtray, likely from the 1940s or 1950s and made in Occupied Japan These ashtrays feature a reclining pin-up lady figure, often with movable legs and a fan, designed to be a whimsical and somewhat risqué novelty item. They were commonly exported to the American market during the post-WWII era. The one pictured is a multi-piece design, with the base, legs, and fan as separate components. While often called "Naughty Nodders," they are also known as "Dancing Cancan" ashtrays, referencing the popular dance style.