planter ceramic Madonna Mother Mary and Baby Jesus Made in Japan circa 1950s-60s

planter ceramic Madonna Mother Mary and Baby Jesus Made in Japan beautiful planter featuring Mother Mary and baby Jesus - Mary has halo and she is wearing a light blue garment with gold accents maker's mark on bottom "(C) L&M" - likely for New York City partners Lipper & Mann measures approximately 5 1/2" long x 4" wide x 6 1/2" tall can see that was gently used as planter at a previous time - but very clean despite use as planter very good to excellent preowned stored and used vintage condition - circa 1950s - no cracks or chips - mild crazing - mild staining from previous use - mild wear of gold accent around back of planter Large Blue Box 3