This vintage yellow ceramic baby donkey has all the charm you want from a mid-century kitsch animal: big sleepy eyes, long lashes, oversized ears, and a sweet little floral collar.
It is the kind of cheerful shelf piece that adds instant personality to a nursery, guest room, or vintage animal collection.
Details
∙ Era: Likely 1950s–1960s
∙ Item type: Ceramic donkey or burro figurine
∙ Materials: Glazed ceramic
∙ Color: Bright yellow body with cream face, brown ear shading, floral collar detail, and dark green base
∙ Measurements: 5 inches tall, 4 inches long, and 3 inches round at the base
∙ Texture / finish: Smooth glossy glaze
∙ Maker / mark: No visible maker’s mark confirmed from photos
∙ Style / subject notes: Whimsical anthropomorphic animal figurine with classic kitsch expression and long-lashed eyes
Suggested use: Shelf decor, nursery accent, kitsch collection, animal figurine display, gift for donkey lovers
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Face paint and expression present well, with lots of personality
∙ Glossy yellow glaze still looks bright and cheerful
∙ Figure appears structurally intact in the photos with no major visible cracks
Issues / Wear
∙ Light age wear, tiny specks, and small glaze marks are visible
∙ Base rim shows light wear and some soil/discoloration from age
∙ Minor paint wear and small manufacturing irregularities are present, consistent with vintage ceramics
∙ No maker mark was visible in the photos, so attribution should stay general
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good — noticeable wear.
∙ Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector's Notes
This is a fun example of the mid-century love for expressive little animal figures. Comparable donkey figurines and donkey planters in similar vintage kitsch styling show steady interest on both Etsy and eBay, especially when they keep their original painted facial detail and bright color.
A sweet little burro for the shelf that could use one more smile.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
