Description
This earthenware salt and pepper pot set is a pair of plump little capybaras, each sitting up on its haunches with its front paws tucked against a round tummy. We love the soft, light tan brown glaze, which has a gentle gloss, and the painted faces: a darker brown muzzle with a sleepy, contented smile, small brown ears and a touch of rosy blush. One wears a bright orange bow on top of its head and the other a pink bow tie at its neck, so the two are easy to tell apart at a glance. They stand 7.4cm tall, 4.8cm wide and 4.3cm deep, a neat size that sits comfortably beside a plate without crowding the table.
Set them out on the dining table for everyday meals, on a breakfast tray, or on the worktop where you season as you cook. Between uses they earn their place on an open kitchen shelf or a dresser, where their sweet faces bring a smile to anyone passing. Small holes in the top of each head let the seasoning out in a gentle shake, and the pots are compact enough for a small bistro table or a picnic basket. They suit a relaxed, homely kitchen where everyday things are allowed a little character.
Each pot is made of glazed earthenware, a type of ceramic, with a smooth, glossy finish. As with any earthenware, treat them gently: wipe them with a damp cloth, dry them thoroughly before refilling so the salt stays free-flowing, and keep them away from knocks on hard surfaces. Fill one with salt and the other with pepper, and the bow and the bow tie will tell you which is which. Set side by side, the pair also makes a cheerful little gift, ready to brighten the table from the very first meal.
Specification
| Material |
Rock salt, Earthenware |
| Colour |
Brown & Orange |
| Height |
7.4cm |
| Width |
4.8cm |
| Depth |
4.3cm |
| Weight |
0.08kg |
Frequently Asked
How big are the capybara salt and pepper pots?
They stand 7.4cm tall, 4.8cm wide and 4.3cm deep, a compact size that sits neatly beside a plate or on a narrow shelf.
What are the pots made of?
They are made of glazed earthenware, a type of ceramic, finished in a glossy light tan brown with painted faces and bows.
What colour are they?
The capybaras are a soft light tan brown with darker brown muzzles and ears, one with a bright orange bow and the other with a pink bow tie.
How can I tell the salt from the pepper?
One capybara wears an orange bow on its head and the other a pink bow tie, so you can choose which holds salt and which holds pepper and tell them apart at a glance.
Are they for use or just for display?
They are a working salt and pepper set with small holes in the top of each head, and they look just as charming on a shelf between meals.
How should I clean them?
Wipe them with a damp cloth and dry them thoroughly before refilling so the seasoning stays free-flowing, and treat the earthenware gently to avoid knocks.