This little figurine has been in the family for many years. It stands about 3 1/2 inches tall and was made in Japan circa 1950’s. It is a little boy (perhaps a Kewpie?) peeing into a chamber pot with a little black rat perched on the rim. Ain’t it cute?
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Allee Willis
I’ve seen many little peeing boys figurines in my day but I’ve never seen this one. Unbelievable that a little rat would be scurrying up the side to take a sip once his favorite drinking vessel is filled. It’s really twisted the way the little kid is happily peering down at him knowing he’s about to fulfill his dreams.
Douglas Wood
God, I love this. It looks to me like it’s much older, say the 20’s or 30’s. Is the pot made of unglazed bisque? What are the black blotches by the boy’s ears? Are these just paint remnants from what was once a full head of black hair?
Michael Ely
The little pot is glazed and it would appear that there never was a full head of hair, rather little paint dabs (which makes me think of a Kewpie). btw, I goofed on the how high he stands. He’s about 2 1/2 inches high.
k2dtw
I’ve never seen this little kewpie guy…and what is up with that mouse???..
He’s on ebay…but they don’t explain the mouse…they don’t even mention the mouse??? …
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-JAPAN-PEEING-BOY-Statue-1950s-/180482594135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
Michael Ely
Wow, I’m so glad you found this on ebay! I’ve looked several times over the years and have never seen it. Was just curious about the possible history / value. The only difference between mine and the one you found is that mine is not speckled.
MyFunCloset
So adorable. Love him as bald. Must visit ebay.
Mark Blackwell
whoa, this is brilliantly creepy…