Made in Japan Celluloid Toy - Puppy or Pig in a Barrel ribbonwork applique The back of the piece

The back of the piece is blank so that a personalization by the giftee can be added

The card is sealed with silver glitter so that it doesn't open

Bottles are original to the holder and fit snugly into the holder

Purchased by me in Paris France about 40 years ago

In this day and age

Made in Japan Celluloid Toy - Puppy or Pig in a Barrel ribbonwork applique The back of the pieceDating anywhere from the 1920s to 1950s, may I offer this dog? or pig? stuck in a barrel. With its paw legs peeping out at the front, the head of the critter pops out of the barrel. What's interesting is that you can actually push the head down which means the head is on a spring on the inside. Height is 4 1 2" high; width is about 2 1 2" at the center. Original Japan paper tag is on the bottom as well as some ink marks one which I think tells the