Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map so I recently grabbed a

so I recently grabbed a bag full of these in hopes that someone might use them to construct some beautiful new tools

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

by Conde Nast

Overall size is 14" x 17"

looking rather like lightening bolts

Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map so I recently grabbed aPerhaps more than ever, I'm feeling especially drawn to the sorts of things that perhaps only a mother would love, with this creature a pretty pure embodiment of that instinct but oh, so good! Kid made or artist made Im not entirely sure (there is what looks possibly to be a signature on lower back but it could just be some decorative marks), but whatever the case this cat (I believe!) feels completely full of life and character to me shy but curious,