Miniature Black Cat Figure with Red Bow Tie

A sleek little black cat figure sitting neatly upright with its tail curled around its paws. It has bright yellow eyes, a tiny blue-grey nose, pointed ears lined in blue, and a slightly haughty expression. A bright red collar with a bow tie sits at its neck. The sculpt is finely textured with fur detailing, and the glossy finish catches the light. It's about the size of a thumb, so it makes a stylish desk companion, a nice addition to a mini-figure shelf or a lovely gift for black cat fans. Maker unmarked. It's in good condition.

In Japan, black cats carry mixed meanings: unlucky in some traditions but a charm against evil in others. One of the country's most familiar black cats is the logo of the delivery company Yamato Transport, known as Kuroneko Yamato. It was adopted in 1957 from the US firm Allied Van Lines, whose mother cat carrying her kitten stood for "careful handling".