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Cat holding a mouse, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760

$12,500
£9,297.89
€10,885.99
CA$17,441.75
A$19,517.80
CHF 10,191.28
MX$239,951.06
NOK 128,574.74
SEK 120,988.19
DKK 81,217.82
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About the Item

An engaging cat, holding a mouse in its paw, while a second mouse escapes into a cheese. These small 'toys' are scarce, being easily lost. They were largely hand made, and so were not produced in great numbers. It is interesting to note that other examples each have the cat's paw in a different position. Provenance: Elizabeth Adams Collection. A pair of similar cats is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. nos.414:33/A-1885 and 414:33-1885).
  • Creator:
    Bow Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 60731stDibs: LU3151340870502

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