This is a beautiful mid-century Japanese ceramic bison with some really nice characteristics. Likely 1950s-1970s Japanese export ware based on the style and construction - the green felt pads on the feet are a telltale sign.

Japanese manufacturers like Takahashi, Enesco, Lefton, Ucagco, and others produced high-quality ceramic animals for export during this period. Many were unmarked or only had paper labels that have since been removed.

The quality of the modeling and glaze on this piece suggests it's from one of the better manufacturers. The realistic proportions and attention to detail in the fur texture are particularly well done.

Very typical for Japanese export ceramics from this era, many high-quality pieces were distributed with only paper labels that have long since been removed, leaving the pieces unmarked.

Even without a maker's mark, this is a quality piece with excellent detail work. The realistic modeling and rich glaze make it a nice addition to your bison collection - representing a different aesthetic from your other pieces spanning various cultures and manufacturers.