Large Size Early Post War Japanese Colorful Tin Beach Pail- Cat, Dog and, Fish
This large size vintage Japanese sand pail is decorated with six circular portraits of a cat, a cute puppy and a fancy goldfish against a floral background. The bottom interior of the pail shows the fancy goldfish swimming among water lilies ...a brightly colored image.
The body of the pail is 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) tall with the plain metal handle adding about 3.25 inches ( cm) to the overall height. The top diameter is about 7 inches ( 8.2 cm) in diameter. The base is 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter.
While the colors of the litho surface are strong and bright there are some scattered chips, scratches and light wear. The top rim of the pail has about five small breaks or bends that causes the pail to not be completely round. There is a shallow dent in the base's rim also. The image on the inside bottom of the pail also shows a few chips and scratches. The blue underside of the pail has a slightly rough feel; not rust so much as light wear and dirt.
Overall I would put the condition on this pail as good to very good. Possibly another item for the Japanese market, not for export, as there are two logos but no Made in Japan mark.