1970'S "Whimsical Cow" Children's Coin Bank-USA

Retro ceramic cow coin bank made in the 70's
Cow is painted a Neon Orange with black spots, has bright blue eyes and swirly nostrils and mouth with a hint of pink. Has rubber stopper in the bottom.
5" Tall and 4" Wide
Made by Norleans-Japan
Norleans is one of several dinnerware lines created by Meito, a Japanese fine china and ceramics manufacturer. The company was founded in 1908 and continues to produce popular china patterns.
Founded over a century ago, Meito has undergone several acquisitions and name changes. First called Nagoya Sieto Sho, the name was changed to Narumi Seito Narumi after its acquisition by the Sumitomo Steel Corporation during the Second World War. Both companies used the Meito back stamp as the mark placed on the underside of each piece to identify the manufacturer.
The Meito name was later established in North America when showrooms were opened in several cities across the United States. Meito’s popular dinnerware patterns including Norleans, Asama, Empire and Windsor.
The Norleans line is the most modern of the Meito patterns, with a wide, flat rim and simple decorations.
No cracks or chips
Colors are excellent

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