Porcelain miniature Toby mug salt and pepper shakers

These miniature Toby mug salt and pepper shakers were produced in Japan during the post-World War II era, approximately 1950s-1960s. They represent a smaller version of the traditional English Toby jugs, which depict seated figures of jovial, often elderly men in 18th-century attire. These decorative kitchen items are particularly appealing to collectors of kitchenalia, Toby jugs, and mid-century Japanese ceramics. The colorful, whimsical character faces with exaggerated features make them charming examples of novelty tableware that was popular during the mid-20th century. Collectors value them for their nostalgic appeal and as representative pieces of the post-war Japanese export market.