Early Vintage Milk Can, Japan (One Remaining)
These early vintage Japanese milk cans date from the Shōwa period and were probably widely used on farms or for transporting milk. Milk cans were an indispensable part of farming and daily life, and these reflect the scenes and way of life of Japan's agricultural society at the time. Owing to their age, the cans show clear rust; the base of one has rusted through, and the lids of both cans cannot be opened because of rust. They suit antique collectors, lovers of vintage style and those who enjoy industrial design. Whether for decoration, collecting or as a set-dressing piece, they bring a strong sense of history and culture to a space. (Only one remaining; its base has rusted through)