A single sterling silver salt or pepper shaker. Realistically made 3-string Japanese shamisen. Body with sliding shutter for refill and pierced with five holes, please see and inspect all photos. Marked underside to shutter: "Sterling" for. 925/1000 silver; "Japan" for country of origin.
Made in Asia, Japan, ca1960's. Pictures will tell you more.
Weight: 0.46 troy oz. Clean, free of dings, dents and blemishes. Dark spots you are seeing, are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.