Verification & Details
Item Type: Novelty Ashtray / Miniature Chamber Pot / Gag Gift Trinket Dish
Maker / Brand: Unbranded / Occupied Japan or Mid-Century Import Style
Design/Theme: Miniature ceramic chamber pot figurine designed as an ashtray or catchall, featuring a hand-painted brown rim, side handle, and the humorous transfer-print quote: \"Home was never like this\". Stamped \"MADE IN JAPAN\" on the bottom.
Dimensions: Approx. 2.5\" diameter x 2.0\" tall
Unboxed Weight: 0.19 lbs (approx. 3.0 oz)
Item SpecificsFieldValueObject TypeNovelty Ashtray / Miniature Chamber PotBrand / MakerUnbranded / Japanese ExportMaterialGlazed Ceramic / PorcelainColorWhite with Brown Trim and Black LetteringThemeHumor / Novelty / Tobacciana / Gag GiftsEraVintage Mid-Century (c. 1940s–1950s)Country of ManufactureJapanDimensionsApprox. 2.5\" Diameter x 2.0\" TallUnboxed Weight0.19 lbsCondition NotesGood vintage condition. Clean glaze with a clear \"Made in Japan\" stamp on the base and legible text graphic on the side. Minor age-appropriate wear.Item Description
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Chamber Pot Ashtray \"Home Was Never Like This\" (Japan)
Add a touch of retro humor to your collection with this charming vintage novelty ashtray styled as a miniature chamber pot. Crafted in Japan from glazed ceramic, it features a side handle, hand-painted trim, and the classic humorous slogan \"Home was never like this\" printed on the front. A wonderful display piece for mid-century gag gifts or vintage tobacciana collections.
Design: Miniature chamber pot shape with side handle, brown painted rim, and novelty text graphic.
Dimensions: Measures approximately 2.5 inches across and 2.0 inches in height.
Condition: Well-preserved vintage condition with crisp text and clear \"Made in Japan\" bottom mark.
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