Vintage Chef Couple Salt & Pepper Shakers "Josie" Named Ceramic Kitchen Kitsch

Hand-painted ceramic figural pair depicting a winking male chef with rolling pin and a female chef in a blue dress and apron, her toque hand-lettered "Josie." Matte bisque-style finish with soft polychrome coloring typical of mid-century Japanese export novelty ware. Personalized name shakers were popular souvenir and gift items from the 1940s through the 1960s. Approx. 3.5" tall.