VINTAGE “KAKIEMON” STYLE PORCELAIN CAT FIGURINE BY THE FRANKLIN MINT

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VINTAGE “KAKIEMON” STYLE PORCELAIN CAT FIGURINE BY THE FRANKLIN MINT.  Unique Finds for Every Collector, the Franklin Mint has everything from Vintage History to Modern Day Pop Culture.  It curates The Finest Collectibles.  Unmatched Quality Meets Timeless Value.  Perfect Gifts.  Collect a world of fascinating cats from their Curio Cabinet Cat Collection.  Each one is unique, and beautifully crafted in bronze, crystal, brass, porcelain, or pewter.  These original sculptures will add a charming accent to your home.  Intricately detailed- handcrafted and hand-finished-these delightful cat sculptures are made in various countries by craftsmen chosen for their individual skills.  They also have their own brass and glass beautifully designed curio cabinet for display.  The Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats Collection was produced between 1986-1988.  These were retired, and now are becoming more difficult to find.  Each cat was produced from a different material, in different countries, and reflected various art forms popular through the ages.  This beautiful porcelain cat for auction is done in the style of The Japanese Kakiemon art.  Made primarily during the Tokugawa period (1603–1867) by the Sakaida Family, also known as the Kakiemon family, established kilns at Arita, near the port of Imari in the province of Hizen (now in Saga prefecture).  Sakaida Kizamon (1596–1666), was awarded the name Kakiemon in recognition of his capturing the delicate red colour and texture of the persimmon (
kaki
) in porcelain.  This very pretty china cat is creamy white porcelain with a red floral design strategically placed on its back and sides.  Various red flowers in different shapes and sizes.  It is finished off with a matching red trim along the base and gold collar.  This figurine has a peaceful aura, and accentuates the cat’s form.  Measures approximately 3-1/4" length, and 2-1/4" high.  This piece is stamped with The Franklin Mint logo 1988.  It is in excellent condition- from a smoke and pet free home.  It is hand painted and hand crafted.  It would make the perfect gift for that cat lover or collector of fine figurines.  Lovingly stored in a closed curio.  To summarize, this auction is for the Kakiemon-Style Curio Cat only.  A picture of this Cat is included, which is the piece up for auction.  Another picture is included of the whole collection for your information.  What fun to collect all the cats in this Franklin Mint Curio Cat Collection!  No box.