Porcelain figure of a kitten
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Porcelain figure of a kitten
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Published 2022-07-26T16:31:01+00:00
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Material: Porcelain. Accession No: MG 117 B. Current Location: The Hunt Museum, Limerick.
A porcelain cat in white with black spots and red fabric tied around the neck. The left paw is raised. Similar to MG 117 A but not made in the same period. Cats are believed to summon good luck and prosperity, and these figures are often placed by the entrance of homes and shops. A raised left paw is thought to beckon customers. 19th century AD, Arita province.
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Date published | 26/07/2022 |
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Title | Porcelain figure of a kitten |
Date | 19th century AD |
Dimension | H 14.8 |
Accession | MG 117 B |
Period | Early Modern |
Medium | Porcelain |
Record | https://www.huntmuseum.com/explore/item/66bf6075-eda1-3149-a7ea-3030ea59e836/?s%3DMG+117&pos=5 |
Place | Hunt Museum |
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