Vintage 1950s Japan Santa Claus Salt and Pepper Shakers, Gold Trim, Mid-Century Christmas

A classic pair of mid-century Santas, made in Japan with the sleepy-eyed charm collectors love. One Santa holds his gold-trimmed list, and the other carries a gold-flecked sack of toys. Both have the pale blue mittens, mint-green hair accents, and overglaze gold details typical of 1950s–60s Japanese Christmas ceramics.

Details

• Origin: Japan [confirm per base mark]
• Era: c. 1950s–1960s
• Material: hand-painted glazed ceramic with gold trim
• Size: approx. [__]" tall
• Includes: 2 shakers [with stoppers]

Condition
Good vintage condition with bright red glaze and clean faces. Age-appropriate wear includes gold loss on the pom-pom, book and sack, a small white paint fleck on one Santa's forehead, and paint chips at the boot toes. Please view all photos as part of the description.

A sweet piece of vintage Christmas for a mid-century kitchen, a holiday tablescape, or a Santa collection.