Japanese Hand-painted Pair of Little Boy and Girl Vases or Ink Wells movie title set At nearly a foot tall

At nearly a foot tall and quite heavy

Handwoven of beach grass

and is stamped on the bottom of one foot

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Japanese Hand-painted Pair of Little Boy and Girl Vases or Ink Wells movie title set At nearly a foot tallI 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