Japanese Sleeping Cat
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
$850
H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Porcelain
$2,155 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.78 in W 4.14 in D 0.04 in
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$4,199
H 7 in W 17 in D 0.1 in
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,745 / set
H 1.78 in W 4.14 in D 2.56 in
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Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese Imari sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Kutani porcelain piece from the Meiji period (late 1800s). Sleeping cat is in excellent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
This Kutani porcelain cat
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelaine representing a cat sleeping.
Japanese work,
circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese Kutani porcelain cat figure peacefully curled in sleep with finely painted detail, gilt
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
This Kutani porcelain cat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white porcelain with generous gold details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Gold Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
contemporary Japanese sleeping cat, a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Kutani Gilded Hand-Painted Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This adorable Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat from the first third of the 20th century is
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Japanese Imari Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming contemporary Japanese Imari sleeping cat in fine pure white porcelain with generous gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Adorable Japanese vintage crackled porcelain sleeping cat from the first half of the 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 3 in W 4 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite early 20th century Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Enchanting, large Japanese porcelain Kutani sleeping cat with vibrant colors.
Category
20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Nermuri Neko
Located in Summerland, CA
Exquisite Japanese Kutani white porcelain Numuri-Neko. The cat lies fast asleep, gilt–enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese Kutani sleeping cat
Located in London, GB
A Japanese Kutani-ware sleeping cat with orange bow and gold markings and bell.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Japanese Sleeping Cat For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese sleeping cat you’re looking for. A Japanese sleeping cat — often made from ceramic, porcelain and gold — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese sleeping cat, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese sleeping cat — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese sleeping cat, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese sleeping cat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kutani Studio produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Japanese Sleeping Cat?
Prices for a Japanese sleeping cat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $650.
Questions About Japanese Sleeping Cat
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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