These vintage cold painted ceramic dog figurines replicate a straw or rope appearance. I believe that they were created as prototypes for salt and pepper shakers in a similar design because they have no shaker holes. Their design reflects mid-20th-century collectible styles. ***Please note that they are cold painted, with some wear to the paint. They should not be washed (the cold paint will come off). These are NOT FUNCTIONAL as shakers because they have no shaker holes.***
