{"product_id":"vintage-yellow-ceramic-baby-donkey-figurine","title":"Vintage Yellow Ceramic Baby Donkey Figurine | 1950s Kitsch Burro Shelf Decor","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eIt is the kind of cheerful shelf piece that adds instant personality to a nursery, guest room, or vintage animal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003e∙ Era: Likely 1950s–1960s\u003cbr data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e∙ Item type: Ceramic donkey or burro figurine\u003cbr data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e∙ Materials: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e∙ Color: Bright yellow body with cream face, brown ear shading, floral collar detail, and dark green base\u003cbr data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2066\"\u003e∙ Measurements: 5 inches tall, 4 inches long, and 3 inches round at the base\u003cbr data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003e∙ Texture \/ finish: Smooth glossy glaze\u003cbr data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003e∙ Maker \/ mark: No visible maker’s mark confirmed from photos\u003cbr data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003e∙ Style \/ subject notes: Whimsical anthropomorphic animal figurine with classic kitsch expression and long-lashed eyes\u003cbr data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"HOME DECOR COLLECTION\"\u003eShelf decor, nursery accent\u003c\/a\u003e, kitsch collection, animal figurine display, gift for donkey lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2491\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2734\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003e∙ Face paint and expression present well, with lots of personality\u003cbr data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e∙ Glossy yellow glaze still looks bright and cheerful\u003cbr data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2650\"\u003e∙ Figure appears structurally intact in the photos with no major visible cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2749\"\u003e∙ Light age wear, tiny specks, and small glaze marks are visible\u003cbr data-end=\"2819\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e∙ Base rim shows light wear and some soil\/discoloration from age\u003cbr data-end=\"2886\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e∙ Minor paint wear and small manufacturing irregularities are present, consistent with vintage ceramics\u003cbr data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2989\"\u003e∙ No maker mark was visible in the photos, so attribution should stay general\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3316\" data-start=\"3122\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003cbr data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3141\"\u003e∙ Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"3181\" data-start=\"3178\"\u003e∙ Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"3229\" data-start=\"3226\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e∙ Good — noticeable wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3254\"\u003e∙ Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3666\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003cbr data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3666\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3666\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA sweet little burro for the shelf that could use one more smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48432945299711,"sku":"I R – T 3 –2642","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-yellow-ceramic-baby-donkey-figurine.jpg?v=1777058324","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-yellow-ceramic-baby-donkey-figurine","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}