Vintage Japanese Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection

This lot contains five individual ceramic pieces comprising two full sets and one additional anthropomorphic shaker. The first set features a tall, tapered cylindrical form decorated with a scenic landscape including a small cottage and cherry blossom trees on a blue background. The second set consists of two white kitchen stove-shaped shakers accented with blue, gold, and green hand-painted details. The fifth piece is an anthropomorphic female pig figurine dressed in a blue scarf and yellow skirt, holding a small bouquet. All items are crafted from glazed ceramic, likely earthenware or porcelain. These shakers are characterized by their mid-century 'novelty' style, common among Japan's post-WWII exports (circa 1940s-1950s). The craftsmanship is characteristic of mass-produced decorative export ware, featuring hand-painted cold-paint accents and gilding that often show wear over time. The condition appears consistent with age, showing visible 'cold paint' loss on the pig and stove pieces, and potential light crazing in the glaze. The bases likely contain cork or rubber stoppers as described in the original advertisement. The presence of 'Occipied Japan' or basic 'Made in Japan' stamps are expected on the undersides of such items.