This Japanese-made tea set is modeled as deer with the white spots of a fawn and brown antlers. The red nose suggests Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. That character’s story was first published in 1939 and was popularized in song by Gene Autry in 1949.
NoveltyJapan
Japan
Deer Tea Set
Unknown Manuf. (Japan)
Deer Tea Set
ceramic
4.5 x 6″ (teapot)
Kamm Collection. 2001.818