Vintage 1950s Japanese Dragon Salt Pepper Shaker Set Silver Cobalt Blue Glass

Add a striking touch of Mid-Century Asian artistry to your dining table or kitchen display with this stunning pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers. Made in Japan, these highly collectible shakers feature a vibrant, deep cobalt blue glass insert encased in a detailed, openwork silver-tone metal sleeve depicting a traditional soaring dragon (Tatsu).  Both pieces are stamped on the underside of the pedestal base with DEZ. PAT. NO. 97263 and MADE IN JAPAN, indicating an authentic mid-20th-century design patent.   * Pattern/Theme: Detailed repoussé-style Dragon wrapping around the body   * Material: Rich Cobalt Blue Glass & Silver-Tone Metal Overlay/Sleeves  Made in Japan   * Markings: Embossed DEZ. PAT. NO. 97263 / MADE IN JAPAN on the bottom rim of both bases   * Style: Asian Art Deco / Mid-Century Oriental Collectibles   This set is in vintage, pre-owned condition with a wonderful, authentic patina.   * The silver-tone metal overlays display aged character, including some surface wear, tarnish, and oxidation/pitting on the screw-on metal lids (particularly on the darker lid), which adds to their historic antique appeal.  Perfect for collectors of vintage breweriana, Japanese metalwork, or cobalt blue glassware. These showpieces bring a pop of rich color to a rustic dining table, an open kitchen shelf layout, or a curiosity cabinet.  Please review detailed photos provided, and feel free to ask any questions before making your purchase!  Thanks for shopping!