A delicate Otagiri relief porcelain figurine of a young fledgling that has all of its feathers but is still to learn to fly. Highly glazed, handcrafted and handpainted using a pastel palette of soft blue and milky grey hues with biscuit-coloured beak. Fine hollow hand blown porcelain, silky smooth to the touch. Japanese porcelain aesthetic. Christmas gift, birthday gift, christening gift, porcelain animal figurine, collectible Japanese porcelain. Unmarked (an "OMC Japan" sticker was removed by the person who owned the collectible) Otagiri ceramics giftware made by the Otagiri Manufacturing Company (OMC) - "a veteran of the giftware industry for 47 years." C. 1960s.

Measures: A real life-size of a baby bird. 5 cm high, 8 cm long, 6 cm wide.

Condition: Near mint. This figurine was cherished and cabinet kept. Some normal clay imperfections at the bottom of a ceramic body that is left unglazed.

Please take a look at my other beautiful pieces of Otagiri of Japan porcelain blue and grey bird figurines. I'm happy to combine all the items in one package to save you delivery costs.

Returns. I gladly accept returns in the unlikely event that you are not thrilled with your item. You get a full refund of the purchase price up until the end of day 7 of receiving your order. Simply return the item to me in its original condition, shown in photos. The cost of returning the item using a door-to-door courier service is buyer's responsibility. Delivery or postal charges are non-refundable.

Delivery. I will dispatch your item on the next day after a cleared payment has been credited to my account by Bobshop. Please allow 2 business days for the funds to roll over. The tracking number will be messaged to you on the day of dispatch.

Choose your delivery method:

• Bobshop's Standard Shipping R30 -- Your item will be delivered by Internet Express courier between 2 and 4 business days. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R30 to your order at the checkout.

• Aramex Door-To-Door 24 Hours Courier R120.00 -- Your item will be delivered to your home or work by 12h00 the next business day after dispatch. Aramex will only accept deliveries to a physical address. If you are not present at the address to receive your package, the courier driver might hand over the parcel to a different person whom you instructed to accept it on your behalf. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R120.00 to your order at the checkout.
  

• PostNet to PostNet R120.00 -- Your item will be delivered within 2 to 3 working days to your preferred PostNet branch to collect at your convenience. PostNet will SMS you to collect your parcel. Track your parcel online at any time. Add R120.00 to your order at the checkout and specify the address of your chosen PostNet branch.

Transit times are based on working days, and exclude weekends or public holidays.

Force Majeure. Although not a common case, over the lockdown period irregularities in delivery services can occasionally happen. In these circumstances I will appoint an alternative service provider to ensure that your parcel arrives safely on time. Any delays or irregularities in delivery that may occur would be relayed to you so that you are kept fully informed of the progress of your parcel. 

TOS.

• The listed price is the only price I offer, unless the listing expressly invites offers. Price is market-based, fair and firm.

• Where the item is listed as a Special Offer there is no further scope for any price cuts. Special Offer prices are subject to change to its full market value without notice.

• Where the item is antique or vintage, the item cannot be expected to be in a new condition. Mint Condition implies that the item is brand new and has never been used, which is rarely the case with historical items. Normal wear and tear, imperfections and crazing as consistent with age should be expected and are a marker of a genuine antique/vintage item. These imperfections do not affect the value of quality items and, in fact, in many cases add to the to its historical character for seasoned collectors. Near Mint Condition or Excellent Condition or rare antiques are typically offered for a higher price. The size of a piece bears no relation to its value.

• The purchase is to be completed within 7 days. I reserve the right to cancel orders from buyers who have not completed their transaction during that period and relist the item for sale.

• For your and my protection, all communication is to take place in writing via Bobshop messenger.

• I guarantee prompt attention given to any genuine enquiry. If you have questions, feel free to send a message and I'll answer it as fast as possible Monday to Friday, between 09h00 and 17h00.