Night Light in the Form of a Tortoiseshell Cat

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Night Light in the Form of a Tortoiseshell Cat

1662-1722

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

The eyes of the cat and the leaf-shaped opening on its back were cut out so that light could shine through them. Ju-i (as you wish) patterns, signifying many blessings, ornament the back of the cat.

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Object Details

Title:

Night Light in the Form of a Tortoiseshell Cat

Date:

1662-1722

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille verte)

Dimensions:

3 7/8 x 6 inches (9.8 x 15.2 cm)

Classification:

Lighting

Credit Line:

The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955

Accession Number:

1955-50-346

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Period: Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

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