Vintage Ceramic Figurine Pencil Sharpener Asian Child on Pumpkin 1950s–70s Japan

Vintage hand-painted ceramic figurine pencil sharpener featuring a child in a pink hat and green outfit sitting on a bright orange pumpkin (or persimmon). Beautiful mid-century glazed ceramic with floral painted details and a metal sharpener inset on the bottom. Likely made in Japan or China, typical of 1950s–1970s novelty desk accessories and import souvenirs.  Details:  • Ceramic hand-painted figurine  • Built-in metal pencil sharpener  • 1950s–1970s era  • Asian folk-art / MCM style  • Glossy glaze + floral apron  • Approx 3 inches tall  • Rare collectible  Condition: Very good vintage condition. Light paint wear consistent with age. Sharpener intact.  Keywords: MCM pencil sharpener, vintage ceramic figurine, Japanese import, kawaii figurine, retro office decor, pumpkin figurine, persimmon, novelty desk accessory.