Adorable Little Japanese Ceramic Holder - But what is it for?!

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- 03/13/2021 at 6:06 pm #86693
  debitendcredits
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  @debitendcreits
  I listed it, but I am not sure what this is actually for. It’s too short to hold toothbrushes or brushes. A little too short for utensils. Maybe toothpicks or cocktail forks, but why 3 compartments. Any ideas?
  
  https://ebay.us/CznEeI
- 03/13/2021 at 6:39 pm #86694
  Ryanne
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  Location: Virginia
  @ryanne
  chopsticks??
- 03/13/2021 at 6:48 pm #86697
  debitendcredits
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  @ryanne it’s just too short!
  
  https://imgur.com/wEyujZe
- 03/14/2021 at 10:07 am #86708
  debitendcredits
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  I’m still stumped – forgve the refresh but hoping some can help. Have a look and give you 2 cents.
  
  https://ebay.us/CznEeI
- 03/14/2021 at 1:12 pm #86712
  Temudgin
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  Location: Jacksonville FL
  @temudgin
  Is it just one big compartment inside? Then toothpicks won’t work, and actually anything you try to put in it that extends out the top will not stand up. Maybe the fruit has something to do with it but some items are sliced and the grapes and cherries are loose. I’ve no clue at all.
- 03/14/2021 at 2:11 pm #86716
  Antique Frog
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  Location: Leicester
  @antique-frog
  Maybe an egg rack or a pen holder.
- 03/14/2021 at 2:53 pm #86718
  debitendcredits
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  @debitendcreits
  Pen Holder has the same problem as all the other holders. It’s open on the inside and too short for tall items. Gonna try an egg and see what happens
- 03/14/2021 at 2:56 pm #86719
  debitendcredits
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  Nope not egg friendly. Holes are the wrong shape.
  
  https://imgur.com/a/Ijmj7W3
- 03/14/2021 at 3:29 pm #86720
  Antique Frog
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  @antique-frog
  There’s a thing called a flower frog- well I’ve learnt something today- but I think the holes are too big.
- 03/14/2021 at 6:56 pm #86722
  mickdog
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  Location: Portland, OR
  @mickdog
  I did some searching also and found nothing. If you have a reddit account, the sub-reddit r/whatisthisthing is a possibility (or just make a throwaway acct). I’m sure someone in Asia will see it and tell you.
  
  My guess is not to link your ebay listing there, but put in the front shot and the underside at a minimum.
  
  PS: for a while I thought it might be one of these: https://www.google.com/search?q=temaki+roll+holder but I don’t think so.
- 03/14/2021 at 9:26 pm #86733
  debitendcredits
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  You know Sushi Roll Holder – is the closest thing to being plausible. Thanks for the Reddit tip I will give that a try.
- 03/14/2021 at 11:02 pm #86737
  Steves Stuff
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  Location: Lakeland, Florida
  @steves-stuff
  I believe it’s a lipstick holder, like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/627213432/vintage-ceramic-lipstick-organiser?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-bags_and_purses-cosmetic_and_toiletry_storage-makeup_organizers&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAhbeCBhBcEiwAkv2cY-NX7VMhPCnPFhjfl_OycD8TVhPnm_3GSX1gBWLNX6cOeadwOoecpxoCiVcQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1843970605_72372957480_346364217282_pla-353199815699_m__627213432_107474249&utm_custom2=1843970605&gclid=CjwKCAiAhbeCBhBcEiwAkv2cY-NX7VMhPCnPFhjfl_OycD8TVhPnm_3GSX1gBWLNX6cOeadwOoecpxoCiVcQAvD_BwE
- 03/14/2021 at 11:09 pm #86739
  Steves Stuff
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  @steves-stuff
  I can’t find your exact design, but if you scroll through you’ll see lots that are pretty similar to yours:
  
  https://www.google.com/search?q=japan+porcelain+lipstick+holder&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiVuOKaqLHvAhXFl1MKHfloCnYQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=japan+porcelain+lipstick+holder&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQAzoECB4QCjoECCEQClDnhQVYqLsFYKvLBWgAcAB4AIABjQGIAboOkgEEMy4xNJgBAKABAcABAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=0s5OYJWHE8WvzgL50amwBw&bih=718&biw=412&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn
  - 03/14/2021 at 11:11 pm #86740
    mickdog
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    Location: Portland, OR
    @mickdog
    I think Steve got it, some even have the oval openings!
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