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# Vintage 1956 Kreiss & Company Ceramic Reindeer Figurine – Candy Cane Harness
**Brand:** Kreiss & Company
**Year:** Circa 1956 (Mid-Century Modern)
**Origin:** Made in Japan (Authentic stamped hallmark on hoof)
**Material:** Glazed Ceramic / Porcelain
### Item Overview & Details:
Up for sale or purchase is a highly sought-after, authentic vintage mid-century ceramic Christmas reindeer figurine manufactured by Kreiss & Company. This charming holiday deer features the iconic hand-painted wide eyes, long dark lashes, and an adorable heart-shaped nose. The standout feature is its classic white decorative harness detailed with vibrant red candy cane stripes. The underside features the original, authentic black ink \"Japan\" export stamp required during postwar trade.
### Condition Report:
This piece is in beautiful, display-ready vintage condition. Please review the detailed close-up photos provided for a precise view:
* **Structural Integrity:** Excellent. There are no chips, cracks, structural fractures, or post-market repairs.
* **Surface Glaze & Paint:** Features a bright, high-gloss glazed finish across the body and antlers. The face paint remains remarkably sharp.
* **Wear Context:** As is common with mid-century imports utilizing overglaze and cold-paint accents, there is typical minor factory skipping and light superficial surface wear on the red candy-cane harness bands.
* **Manufacturing Features:** Includes the original small firing vent hole near the back of the neck to alleviate kiln pressure during production.
### Dimensions:
* Standard Kreiss holiday figurine scaling (Approx. 4.5\" to 5\" tall)
*Item will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty bubble wrap to guarantee safe transit to your collection. Please examine all macro-lens photographs closely as they represent the definitive physical assessment of the item.*