Japanese Hand-painted Pair of Little Boy and Girl Vases or Ink Wells spanish woman It's a great object to

It's a great object to hold and use

and the pewter top screws on nice and snug

I imagine this elegant copper cigarette box set on a mahogany table in some richly appointed library or drawing room back in the day

These porcelain lidded canisters or boxes by Jack Lenor Larsen for Dansk

Japanese Hand-painted Pair of Little Boy and Girl Vases or Ink Wells spanish woman It's a great object toI have not been able to figure out exactly what this adorable little pair of Japanese boy and girl vessels (distinguished by their hair ties and the width of their obis) were intended to be used for. Perhaps for holding ink, or wetting and rinsing calligraphy brushes? If you know, please share! Meanwhile, I'd use them as fun little bud vases, candleholders, or even shot glasses! Sold as a pair. Each measures 1 7 8" tall and 1" in diameter. There is