The Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats Collection - Imari

The Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats Collection is made up of original sculptures crafted in a variety of mediums, representing cats in the styles and traditions from many different countries and reflected various art forms popular through the ages. These curio cat figurines were offered by Franklin Mint from 1986 to 1988, but are now retired. This cat is decorated in the Imari style, a Japanese porcelain made in the area of Arita. They were exported between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. Typically Imari ware is decorated in underglaze blue, with red, gold, black for outlines, and sometimes other colours, added in overglaze. In the most characteristic floral designs most of the surface is coloured, with "a tendency to overdecoration that leads to fussiness". Display this beautiful figurine in your home or office and let it bring a sense of whimsy and elegance to your decor. Whether you're an avid collector or simply looking for a unique accent piece, this Franklin Mint cat figurines is sure to delight. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this timeless treasure. Pictures are of the actual item you will receive. There may be some color variation due to lighting and monitor settings.