Description
Models of sleeping cats with collars and bells like this one were popular as decorative objects, and some of them also served as incense burners or hand warmers. This cat was just for display and has very carefully incised lines in the surface of the clay body, as well as thin strokes of orange and gold over the glaze to create the sense of soft fur.
Provenance
John L. Severance [1863–1936], Cleveland, OH, to his relatives, Severance and Greta Millikin; Severance A. [1895–1985] and Greta [Marguerite Steckerl] Millikin [1903–1989], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–1964); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1964–)
Accession Number
1964.255
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze color enamel and gold (Hizen ware)
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 14.6 cm (3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
