Vintage Ceramic Patchwork Donkeys Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan by Nanco

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Donkey salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.160a, and 2023.1.160b

Donkey salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.160a, and 2023.1.160b

Name/Title

Vintage Ceramic Patchwork Donkeys Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan by Nanco

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.160

Description

Vintage ceramic patchwork figural donkeys salt and pepper shakers. Original label on one shaker marked "Napco Japan".

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

National Potteries Corporation

Time Period

mid-20th century

Place

Country

Japan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Back left leg of pink shaker.

Transcription

Napco Japan

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Set, Salt and Pepper

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Sets

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Height and weight of pink salt shaker.

Height

3-3/4 in

Weight

2.5 oz

Material

Ceramic