Japanese ceramic bear salt and pepper shakers

Vintage brown glazed ceramic/redware sitting bear salt and pepper shakers with googly or painted white-dot eyes and gold trim, made in Japan during the 1950s–1960s.Typically feature hand-painted details, glossy mottled brown finishes, and sitting postures with paws clasped.Often categorized as mid-century novelty or anthropomorphic kitchen collectables imported from Japan. These vintage shakers have two holes each instead of three holes in one and two holes in the other.  One of the Bears has the white paint missing from around 1 eye. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks.  Made in Japan.  #saltandpeppershakers #bearSaltandpeppershakers #kitchenware #vintage #novelty