Antique China Cats

Quality antique miniature Chinese cloisonne vase having a beautiful Cloisonne decoration with silver wiring depicting a chinese cat, flowers and a butterfly.

We are delighted to offer this captivating pair of light brown Chinese cats which date to the second half of the nineteenth century.

A Chinese artisan made this charming cloisonné cat during the Qing Dynasty.

A carved stone figurine from China. A cat-like small sculpture in a quaint pose, eyes wide open in a grimace recalling the figures of the gargoyles.

A 19th century Chinese silk painting in the Ming manner, depicting a striped cat atop a scholars rock, gaze fixed on a buzzing bee, with an Asiatic blossoming lily.

White porcelain chinese art deco cat lamp. Black satin wooden base.

Of undisputed charm and character, with wonderful patina from actual use. This is an example of Chinese Folk Art in the old Cizhou Kiln style. In good condition, with minor origin...

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, p...

This petite ceramic figure of a crouching cat is designed after traditional Chinese headrests, used to maintain good posture, preserve elaborate hairstyles and keep the head cool dur...

A pair of 19th Century Chinese cream glazed ceramic spotted cat incense burners.

Chinese export porcelain model of a cat, 19th century.

Drawn upon its forehead is the Chinese character for 'king,' suggesting that this playful cat embodies the spirit of a tiger.

Drawn upon its forehead is the Chinese character for 'king,' suggesting that this playful cat embodies the spirit of a tiger.

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat we...

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...

Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of Asian blue art pottery cats, ceramic cat statues that face each other. Lovely vivid ...

Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s Jewelry box with retractable compartment in the shape of a lying cat, entirely made of wood.

Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s Jewelry box in the shape of a lying cat, entirely made of wood.

Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Child's Bib, Cat Motif. Embellished with a foliate motif and two cat faces stitched...

A reclining porcelain cat pillow head rest from the early 1900s, China.

A reclining porcelain cat pillow head rest from the early 1900s, China.

A carved stone figurine from China. A cat-like small sculpture in a quaint pose, eyes wide open in a grimace recalling the figures of the gargoyles.

Very nice and richly decorated plate/dish from the Edme Samson factory. Made after example of Yongzheng/Qianlong period⁠ Chinese porcelain. Condition Perfect. Size 23.5x2.8CM Diamet...

Volker, De Chinese Porselein Kast, cat. no. 238) See Christie’s, Chinese Export Art, New York, Jan. 23, 2007, Lot 17, for a nearly identical example (US$ 10,800).       

McClure Mudge, New York 2000), p.217, cat. 367. Important Chinese Export Porcelain and Chinese works of art from the Collection of the late Mildred R. and Rafi Y.

McClure Mudge, New York 2000), p.217, cat. 367. Important Chinese Export Porcelain and Chinese works of art from the Collection of the late Mildred R. and Rafi Y.

Very nice antique cat pillow in very good condition. China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue colors, good even wear from genuine use...

A very stylish Chinese porcelain figure of a seated cat decorated in bright turquoise glazes and dating from around 1920.

Chinese exportation dragon Victorian bracelet. Beautiful piece, created in China for exportation during the Qing dynasty period (1644-1911), circa 1900.

China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue, with good, even wear from genuine use.

Drawn upon its forehead is the Chinese character for 'king,' suggesting that this playful cat embodies the spirit of a tiger.

Beautiful variegated dark green color. Chinese circa 1900. Measures: 4.75 inches wide 3 deep 2 high.

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...

Provenance: Private Southern collection.  The Siamese cat has a revered history in Asian cultures. Cats were favored Chinese pets during the Song dynasty and were the esteemed pet...

McClure Mudge, New York 2000), p.217, cat. 367. Important Chinese Export Porcelain and Chinese works of art from the Collection of the late Mildred R. and Rafi Y.

Vintage/antique (note the wax seal) CAT PILLOW hand crafted and hand painted beautiful colors (one of a kind) green red etc.

A rare Chinese porcelain teapot, circa 1740, Qianlong Period.

A large six panel screen decorated with scenes from the famous Japanese novel The Tale of Genji written by Lady Murasaki in the 11th century, depicting from right a couple on the ver...

Utagawa Toyokuni III depicts the moment when the Third Princess's Chinese cat breaks through the blinds of her veranda, causing the young and impressionable Kashiwagi to catch a rare...

Early 20th century Chinese turquoise blue glazed porcelain recumbent cat with impressed 'China' mark.

A BRONZE SEATED CAT, HEAVILY CHASED SURFACE FUR ON AN ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD, FORM FITTING STAND

Chinese Aubergine-Glazed, Green-Eyed, Figure of a Seated Porcelain Cat

A Chinese porcelain cat-form headrest or pillow. The cat is decorated in iron oxide spots.

Stone cat figure used as a scholars ink pad

A Carved Celadon Jade Figure of a Recumbent Cat China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later Finely carved from a single piece of celadon jade with soft translucency and natural inclusi...

A pair of mid 19th century porcelain cats made for the export market, mounted on ormolu bases of the same period.

A Pair of Turquoise Porcelain Cats

Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 76

Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 95

Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 94

Detailed interior of a Victorian household, with the artist's wife sitting amidst a collection of oriental items, a finely depicted rug, Chinese vase, cat hissing at a Foo dog, etc. ...

This Chinese statue of a cat is made from glazed terracotta and would be part of the decoration on a temple roof.

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...

This petite vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain cat is a charming and elegant decorative piece that captures the serene beauty of a cat in repose. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...

A striking pair of Chinese ceramic guardian lions, commonly known as "Foo Dogs," rendered in a vivid turquoise glaze with exceptional depth and movement. Each figure is modeled in th...

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs  China, 20th century  This impressive pair of Chinese export porcelain foo dogs, made in the 20th century, highlights exquisite cra...

Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...

An exquisite contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, or maneki-neko, intricately gilded and hand-painted in the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raises its left paw and is adorned with ...

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

Cool pair of bronze cat sculptures circa 1970s. They are in original condition with a fine patina and a few small dings and some surface scratches; the pair measure 12"W x 2"D x 7"H ...

Here is a charming terracotta cat figure by Alfaraz Studio / Workshop of Madrid, Spain. From the 1960s, this striking fellow is handprinted in rich, golden yellow with contrasting bl...

Pair of bronze sculptures of cats from the Art Deco period in France. Each showcases Egyptian stylization which was popular during the Art Deco period. They showcase the original pat...

Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

Sculpture Leopard Set of 2 all in ceramic with leopard pattern. Each piece dimension is: L30xD6xH14cm.

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over...

Wrought iron canopy bed with footboard and headboard made of wood shaped to be upholstered. The wrought iron uprights like the feet have turned bronze inserts. The celino features a ...

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...