Mid-Century Japanese Spun-Cotton Angel Riding a Goose – Feather Wings & Mica Glitter – c.1950s–60s

An enchanting mid-century Japanese Christmas ornament, exquisitely crafted in spun cotton and brimming with the charm and imagination characteristic of Japan’s 1950s–60s festive exports. This delicate tableau features a serene angel with painted features, gilt paper wings and a tiny candle, seated gracefully atop a goose fashioned from soft cotton, real feathers and a glittering beak.

The composition is joyous, whimsical and unmistakably of its period, capturing the playful creativity of early post-war Japanese cottage industries. The subtle textures of the spun cotton, the soft felt accents and the shimmering mica lend the piece a magical, storybook quality.

This ornament is accompanied by oral provenance stating that it formerly belonged to the Bletchley Museum collection, an appealing association that adds a gentle layer of historical interest. (No written documentation accompanies this account.)

Dimensions:

Approx. 14–16cm in length

Condition:

Age-related wear typical of mid-century spun-cotton ornaments, including light handling marks and natural ageing to feathers and trims. Including the loss of feathers on one wing. But it still presents beautifully and displays with exceptional character.

A rare and wonderfully imaginative Japanese mid-century Christmas ornament – a true collector’s piece with enchanting presence.