Pair Rubens Originals Elephants Planters Model 5200, Mid Century, 1950s, Japan.
Pair of Rubens original Elephant planter dressed and ready for a rider. Inspired by India or China.
Condition: no chips cracks or repairs
Measures approximately: height a little over 6 ¼”, w: 3” L 5 ¾”
Provenance: I inherited this for my grandmother who had a florist.
Great gift for Elephant Collectors
Rubens Originals was a Los Angeles wholesale company founded by Reuben Steinman in the 1950s. Reuben and his wife would travel to Japan often shops to order ceramics and also designed some of their own vessels.
During these model numbers run many animals were made as planters. Gorgeous high gloss glazes were used using green and brown. The model number 5199 the one before this model 5200 was a green turtle planter.
Rare for a pair to come to market
I am happy to answer questions as I do not accept returns.
I carefully pack and ship these items very quickly
Has a majolica style look
Product code: Pair Rubens Originals Elephants Planters Model shops 5200, Mid Century, 1950s, Japan, 50s kitsch