This unique item is a Vintage Anthropomorphic Crying Onion Condiment Jar, a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) kitchenware from the 1950s.
The design is often attributed to Deforest of California, a pottery company known for its kitschy, "grannycore" style ceramic containers featuring expressive, human-like faces on vegetables and condiments. These jars were typically used as a decorative way to store chopped onions or as a general kitchen canister.
🔍 Product Details
Era: 1950s.
Material: Glazed ceramic/pottery.
Design: Features a "crying" face with green and yellow accents, teardrops, and a lid labeled "ONIONS".
Approximate Dimensions: 3–4 inches high and about 5 inches wide.
This unique item is a Vintage Anthropomorphic Crying Onion Condiment Jar, a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) kitchenware from the 1950s.
The design is often attributed to Deforest of California, a pottery company known for its kitschy, "grannycore" style ceramic containers featuring expressive, human-like faces on vegetables and condiments. These jars were typically used as a decorative way to store chopped onions or as a general kitchen canister.
🔍 Product Details
Era: 1950s.
Material: Glazed ceramic/pottery.
Design: Features a "crying" face with green and yellow accents, teardrops, and a lid labeled "ONIONS".
Approximate Dimensions: 3–4 inches high and about 5 inches wide.
