Vintage Anthropomorphic Zebra Salt and Pepper Shakers

This is a pair of vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers styled as anthropomorphic zebras. Each shaker measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in height. They are constructed from high-gloss glazed ceramic, featuring a primary black base coat with hand-painted white stripes and facial accents. The design is characteristic of mid-century 'Goebel' or 'Japan' style imports, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, featuring oversized heads, large stylized eyes, and rounded, stout bodies. The white paint application appears thick and slightly raised, indicating a cold-paint or heavy overglaze technique. Notable features include the symmetrical posing where the zebras face each other. Regarding condition, they appear to be in good vintage state, though common issues for this type of ceramic include minor 'flea bites' near the base and potential crazing under the high-gloss finish. The underside likely contains cork or plastic stoppers and may have a 'Japan' stamp or silver foil sticker typical of the era, though they are not visible in this view. The craftsmanship displays a charming, folk-art quality with slight variations in the white stripe patterns between the two figures.