salt and pepper shakers, 2nd half 20th century

Significance

This item has aesthetic significance and is an example of domestic tableware imported from Japan after WW11.

Physical description

This porcelain cruet set is made up of two lily pad cups with a handle in the middle. Two detachable frogs sit in the cups. The containers are used for salt and for pepper. The set is painted green and pink.

Inscriptions & markings

On bottom - Made in Japan

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