Vintage ceramic lion coin bank by Otagiri Company (OMC) in Japan in 1970s

This ceramic lion coin bank was produced by Otagiri Manufacturing Company (OMC) in Japan during the 1970s as part of their decorative stoneware line. The speckled brown glaze and stylized design are characteristic of the mid-century modern aesthetic that was popular during this period. Otagiri pottery pieces are highly sought after by collectors of vintage Japanese ceramics and mid-century modern decorative arts.