10"L x 6.25"H
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This object is a vintage ceramic mid-century dachshund toothpick holder or hors d'oeuvre appetizer display. The small, evenly spaced holes running along the dog's elongated back are designed to hold cocktail sticks or toothpicks loaded with party snacks like olives, cheese cubes, or cocktail sausages—making it look like a festive "weiner dog" when fully decorated. These whimsical ceramic animals were highly popular barware and entertaining pieces produced during the 1950s and 1960s, commonly manufactured in Japan or by American novelty companies like ABCO