This vintage Nikoniko Japan singing angel figurine is a hand-painted ceramic piece from the mid-century Japanese export era.
The angel holds a sheet of music and has glossy white wings, soft yellow-green robes, teal accents, brown hair, rosy cheeks, and gold detailing.
It is a sweet little piece for collectors of mid-century Christmas decor, Japanese export ceramics, musical angel figurines, or vintage holiday shelf displays.
Small, expressive, and nicely marked, it has that 1950s–1960s charm without needing a lot of space.
Details
∙ Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s–1960s
∙ Maker/mark: Nikoniko Import / EW Japan foil label on base
∙ Item type: Singing angel figurine / musical angel figurine
∙ Material: Hand-painted ceramic
∙ Color: Soft yellow-green robe, teal collar and sleeves, white wings, brown hair, rosy face, gold accents
∙ Size/Measurements: 5 inches tall x 3 inches wide
∙ Design notes: Angel holds a sheet of music; gold painted details on scroll and wings; glossy glazed finish
∙ Style: Mid-century Japanese export ceramic / Christmas kitsch / musical angel collection
Use/display ideas: Christmas shelf display, holiday mantel, angel collection, music-room & home decor, vintage Christmas collection, small gift for a mid-century collector
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
∙ Figurine displays well from the front, sides, and back.
∙ Original Nikoniko Import / EW Japan foil label is present on the base.
∙ Face paint, robe colors, wing details, and gold accents remain bright and readable.
∙ No obvious major cracks or missing parts visible in the photos.
∙ The sheet music and wing details give it strong display charm.
Issues / Wear
∙ Light age wear, including small surface marks, tiny glaze specks, and minor paint/gold wear.
∙ Some darkened age marks and residue are visible on the base.
∙ Gold decoration shows small areas of rubbing and unevenness, especially on the music scroll.
∙ Tiny specks/marks are visible on the robe, wings, and glaze under close inspection.
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
Nikoniko angel figurines are part of the mid-century Japanese export ceramic world, often found as musical angels holding or playing different items such as sheet music, instruments, or holiday accessories. Comparable Nikoniko musical angel listings describe 5-inch hand-painted ceramic angels made in Japan with bright painted details and gold accents.
This one fits beautifully with Christmas kitsch, choir angel displays, and small ceramic holiday collections. It has enough sweetness to feel nostalgic, but the marked base and mid-century Japanese export connection give it collector appeal too.
A gentle little singing angel for the collector who likes Christmas pieces with music, charm, and a visible maker’s mark.
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Disclaimer
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
