Vintage 1950s Black Cat Figurine Redware Japan Kitschy Red Bow Tie 4.5\" Holder For Sale

Charming vintage 1950s Japanese redware ceramic black cat multi-purpose decorative figurine standing at approximately 4.5 inches tall. Exuding classic mid-century kitsch charm, this collectible piece features a dense clay body finished in a brilliant, high-gloss jet black glaze, vividly accented by a hand-painted bright red bowtie collar and subtle silver-green eye contours. The hollow structure is designed with a prominent smooth cutout opening on the rear of the cat\'s back, making it a highly versatile display piece ideal for use as a back-loading incense or tea light candle holder, a mini planter, or a whimsical match strike jar. The underside is unsigned and unmarked, revealing the authentic unglazed reddish-brown clay footprint characteristic of mid-century Japanese novelty exports whose original paper or foil labels have worn off over time. The figurine is in excellent pre-owned vintage condition, displaying a completely bright exterior sheen, entirely sharp painted line accents, and an immaculate interior chamber free of chips, cracks, structural repairs, or old wax scaling. A perfect shelf accent for eclectic Whimsigoth interior spaces or vintage holiday collections.