A mid-20th-century Thai brass and enamel condiment set, comprising a pair of salt and pepper shakers, a central toothpick holder, and a coordinating oval presentation tray. Each piece is decorated with a vibrant sky-blue enamel ground, accented by intricate gold-painted scrollwork and cartouches depicting the traditional Thai Thepphanom (guardian angel deity) in a reverent wai gesture against a copper-red background.

Historical & Style Details

• Subject / Sitter / Source: Thepphanom (Thai guardian angel deity)
• Period: Mid-20th Century
• Origin: Thailand
• Material / Technique: Painted enamel on brass
• Materials: Brass, enamel
• Decorative Details: Sky-blue enamel ground, gold scrollwork, red cartouches with deity figures
• Condition: Light surface scratches and minor tarnishing to the polished brass tray insert, enamel remains intact and vibrant

History

This style of decorative brassware with colorful enamel detailing was highly popular in Thailand during the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1950s through the 1970s. Often produced for the export market or as high-quality souvenirs for Western visitors, these pieces adapt traditional Benjarong ceramic motifs—such as the Thepphanom deity and Kranok flame patterns—onto durable, polished brass tableware.