Vintage 1959 NAPCO Lady Head Vase C569/MA Blonde Black Wide Brim Hat Glove

This is the NAPCO C569/MA Lady Head Vase, copyright 1959, manufactured by National Potteries Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Made in Japan. The C569 is one of NAPCO’s most collected silhouettes — her dramatic wide-brimmed hat with pierced polka-dot cutouts, the black gloved hand, the pearl drop earring, and that luminous crème complexion make her instantly recognizable to serious head vase collectors. Her original silver NAPCO foil label is still present on the base. ✦ The Details • NAPCO / National Potteries Co., model C569/MA • Copyright 1959 — stamped on base • Made in Japan; original foil label intact • Approximately 5¼” tall • Wide-brimmed black matte hat with pierced polka-dot cutouts and white ceramic flower accent • Blonde finger waves and victory rolls • Black gloved hand raised to cheek; red nail detail on second hand • Red lips, dramatic black painted lashes, pearl drop earring • Black scalloped neckline • Cream/ivory complexion glaze with light crazing consistent with age — no chips, cracks, or repairs observed • Open vase interior — functional as a floral vessel or display piece