Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map it is just the cross

it is just the cross and RIP that make me think it's a trench art patch

by Conde Nast

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

where Ballantine had a significant presence

Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map it is just the crossPerhaps 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,