N/A Vintage Japanese Wooden Eggplant Toothpick Container/Holder & Folk Collectible

Vintage Wooden Toothpick Container/Holder & Folk Decorative Art Collectable in the shape of an eggplant that was made in Japan. At the bottom, Mingei (as translated by Google Translate). The sticker on the side of the eggplant reads: 趣味のようじ入れ (Shumi no Youji-ire), which translates to Hobby toothpick holder (as translated by Google Translate).  It is a decorative dispenser where toothpicks are stored inside the body. When the stem is pulled up, the toothpicks fan out for easy access. Detailed pictures are being provided for further reference and consideration.