Vintage Occupied Japan Hand-Painted Table Lamp Salt and Pepper Shakers

This pair of novelty salt and pepper shakers is designed to resemble miniature table lamps, common in mid-century kitchen decor. Each shaker measures approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in height. They are constructed from glazed ceramic or porcelain. The design features a flared white lampshade base decorated with hand-painted blue floral sprigs and green leaves, accented with a thin orange-red band along the top and bottom rims. The bases of the 'lamps' are bulbous, with one shaker colored in a solid orange-red matte finish and the other in a solid matte blue finish, both resting on low-profile black circular footings. The craftsmanship leans toward mass-produced folk art typical of the 1940s and 1950s. Regarding condition, there is significant age-related crazing throughout the white glazed portions of the lampshades. Notable wear and minor paint loss are visible on the colored bulbous sections and the black bases, including a small chip or paint flake on the lower edge of the blue shaker. The matte finish has acquired a dull patina over time, which is characteristic of pieces from this era. These items likely originated from Japanese manufacturers during the 'Occupied Japan' period (1947-1952), a popular era for collectors of novelty ceramics.