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C5352
Cat figure
C5352

Cat figure

Dateca. 1745
OriginEngland, Staffordshire (probably)
MediumStoneware, salt-glazed, agate (black and white)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1956-379
DescriptionFigure of a seated cat, head turned half left, holding a mouse in his mouth (of brown clay); the body of dark brown/black and white clays kneaded together and cut to form vein-like stripes, some stripes more thoroughly blended than others.