Mid-20th Century Ceramic Bird Planter in Red, Yellow, and Green Glaze

This ceramic planter features a stylized bird, likely modeled after a pheasant or similar species, with its wings spread to form a vessel. The piece is finished in a multi-colored glaze, showcasing deep red across the bird’s head and chest, gradating to yellow and cream on the wings, and set on a sculpted green base. Measuring approximately 6 inches in length as shown by the tape measure, it is designed with an open-back cavity suitable for use as a planter or decorative accent. The underside is unmarked, indicating it may be a piece produced by a mid-century American or Japanese pottery manufacturer during the 1940s–1960s, a popular era for such animal-form ceramics. Visible in the images are some small glaze imperfections typical of kiln-fired ceramics from this period, but no signs of major chips or cracks appear present. The combination of color and unmarked base adds to its collectible charm.