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Lot 172 - Antique Porcelain Figural Cat With Basket Vase, White Cat Wearing Blue Bow And Pink Scarf With Applied Floral Decoration, Likely German, 5-1/4" Height
Lot 172 - Antique Porcelain Figural Cat With Basket Vase, White Cat Wearing Blue Bow And Pink Scarf With Applied Floral Decoration, Likely German, 5-1/4" Height
Lot 172 - Antique Porcelain Figural Cat With Basket Vase, White Cat Wearing Blue Bow And Pink Scarf With Applied Floral Decoration, Likely German, 5-1/4" Height
This is an antique porcelain figural vase depicting a white cat wearing a blue bow atop its head and a blue cape with pink scarf, peering into and resting its paws on the rim of a woven basket-form vessel. The basket features applied floral sprays with blue blossoms and green leaves. The cat has hand-painted amber eyes, a gray-tipped nose, and whisker details. The piece is unmarked and likely German in origin. Surface shows minor wear consistent with age and handling.
Auction Date: 02/12/2026
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