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Sleeping Cat Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
By Kutani Studio
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Italian Porcelain Cat Romolo by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
with a glossy finish, this sculpture is shaped like a sleeping cat and was inspired by Romolo, Vito's
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2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Italian Porcelain Cat Romolo by Vito Nesta
Italian Porcelain Cat Romolo by Vito Nesta
H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Kutani porcelain cat, Japan, c. 1900, Meiji Period.
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain okimono of a cat, c. 1900. Meiji Period. £490.00 Kutani porcelain okimono, Japan
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Takahashi Porcelain Playing Cat Figurine Hand-decorated with Butterflies
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare porcelain figurine of a playing cat is hand decorated with butterflies and leaves designs and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
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Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite antique Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from Meiji period
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Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is
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Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese
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Japanese Kutani porcelain cat figure peacefully curled in sleep with finely painted detail, gilt
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Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelaine representing a cat sleeping. Japanese work,  circa 1880.
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19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
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Kutani Porcelain Cat, c. 1900, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain okimono, Japan, c. 1900. Meiji Period. Beautifully modelled as a sleeping cat
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Kutani Porcelain Cat, c. 1900, Meiji Period
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Located in Hollywood, SC
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Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960
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Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930
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Adorable Japanese vintage crackled porcelain sleeping cat from the first half of the 20th century
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Antique Japanese Nemuri Neko Kutani Porcelain Imari Cat Kitten Figurines 12"
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
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Kutani Japanese Porcelain Small Sleeping Cat circa 1920s Handmade Hand Painted
By Kutani Studio
Located in Tustin, CA
Very precious Kutani Japanese fine porcelain figurine of a curled up, peacefully sleeping small cat
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Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920
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Piero Fornasetti porcelain cat "Gattto Avvocaciato Florata", Italy circa 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
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A Japanese Kutani sleeping cat
Located in London, GB
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A Japanese Kutani sleeping cat
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Sleeping Cat Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of sleeping cat porcelain you’re looking for. An item from our selection of sleeping cat porcelain — often made from ceramic, porcelain and gold — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of sleeping cat porcelain now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of sleeping cat porcelain — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of sleeping cat porcelain, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Kutani Studio and Limoges each produced at least one beautiful piece of sleeping cat porcelain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sleeping Cat Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of sleeping cat porcelain start at $150 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $650.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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