Salt and Pepper Shakers, Chianti Bottle Figural in Wicker Basket, Hand-Applied Porcelain Roses, Japan, Vintage 1950s

There are salt and pepper shakers, and then there are these — a 1950s Japanese set that takes the iconic Chianti straw-wrapped bottle as its form, with tiny hand-applied porcelain roses.

• Maker: Japan (unmarked)
• Materials: Glazed porcelain with hand-applied roses
• Dimensions: Shakers 3.25" tall x 1.75" wide each; basket 4⅛" wide x 4" tall
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1950s (discontinued)
• Condition: Excellent — no chips, scratches, or imperfections; one cork stopper replaced with a wine cork. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

The glazing is meticulous, the roses are fully dimensional, and the basket carrier completes the composition into something more still-life than tableware. These are the kind of pieces that stop a dinner guest mid-sentence.

An extraordinary find for a serious collector, or an unforgettable gift for a lover of roses, vintage Japan, or the kind of table detail that sets a whole mood. Perfect for a spring table, a Mother's Day gift, or a permanent spot on a vanity tray.

Hand-applied porcelain roses were a hallmark of Japanese export giftware throughout the mid-20th century, often used to elevate a simple novelty shape — like this Chianti bottle silhouette — into a genuinely collectible piece.

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