Lying Cat

Animal Plastic

Lying cat in white and black colors. Head sideways turned. Suggested legs and paws ending in a smooth standing surface. Hollow inside.

Object ID
Persia_046

Age
?

Material
Ceramics

Color
White and black

Height
18 cm

Length
30 cm

Condition
Very Good.

Price
on request

Description

The lying cat with a sideways turned head is designed in white and black glaze-colors.  It has a white face with blue-green eyes and a draft of nose and mouth.  The breast, the backside of the head and the lower back are black. The suggested legs and paws are ending in a smooth standing surface without glaze. Inside it is hollow.
In the Chinese Mythology a cat incorporates happiness, prosperity and protection. In the deathcult cats were used as grave offers. (HV)

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