Vintage Occupied Japan Band Boy Playing Flute Ceramic Figurine 1945-1952

This is a vintage Occupied Japan band kid playing the flute ceramic figurine. Stands about 5.5” tall. Marked MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN. The "Made in Occupied Japan" mark was required on Japanese exports between 1947 and 1952 by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP). The mark helped distinguish goods made by the new, peaceful Japan from those of pre-war Imperial Japan and also assisted in reviving Japan's export industry. Ships fast from a smoke free home!