Cats 猫 are often portrayed as porcelain teapots, since they represent longevity and good luck. There is often a long ribbon (shoudai) tied in a bow around their necks in cat teapots which is also a homophone for longevity. The raised paw-spout of a beckoning cat is widely used for teapots for their feng shu properties, especially among Chinese merchants to welcome, maintain, and promote positive energy flow, and bring good luck and fortune inside. Considered lucky and a wish for a long life, it is a prized gift, especially for birthdays. Holes were purposely made in the cat’s tail and head to prevent damage during firing. Chinese characters were sometimes placed on the bottom before the application of the glaze and firing which identifies the maker, and there may be o iron red characters applied after firing. Later versions were made with “Made in China” stamps on the bottom.
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The Chinese characters within a circled seal in the mold on the bottom indicate this teapot is an antique. As the thin ribbon blue collar as wishes for long life, it is a perfect birthday gift. Recommended for decorative use only.
Porcelain cat teapot removable head, sinuous tail handle. Beautifully hand-painted whimsical ribbon-like blue collar, dangling ornamental bow, and the black accents. Likely Qing Dynasty circa 1900-1920.
Antique porcelain teapot, removable head, tail handle, and spout paw. Hand painted design with ribbon-like gold collar and dangling ornamental bow symbolizing long life. Great gift, recommended for decorative use only.
Porcelain teapot with removable head and long sinuous tail handle ,Whimsical design with green ribbon collar and dangling ornamental bow. Bottom stamp and seal date to Qing Dynasty/Chinese Republic ca 1900-1920.
Beautifully hand-painted whimsical cat tea pot with red collar ribbon, ornamental bow, and ball under left paw. Black, orange, red and blue accents on face, ears, head, paws and ball. Bottom double stamped seal.
Rotund porcelain teapot with removable head. With her pink highlights, round wide eyes, feathered brows and 3 part ribbon with bow she appears to be an affectionate female lap cat.
Unique rotund teapot of cat protectively sitting on a mouse. Raised paw spout, removable head and sinuous tail handle. Blue collar ribbon with bow symbolize long life. Black, pink, brown accents on face, ears, head, paws and body.
This charming vintage porcelain cat teapot with raised paw for pouring tea, removable head and a sinuous tail handle is whimsical and colorful with a red ribbon collar, green bow and green, black and red accents defining the expressive face, ears, head and paws, all beautifully hand-painted. Manufactures seal on bottom.
This charming vintage porcelain cat teapot with raised paw for pouring tea, removable head and a sinuous tail handle is whimsical and colorful with a red ribbon collar, green bow and green, black and red accents defining the expressive face, ears, head and paws, all beautifully hand-painted.
Large, charming antique cat teapot with raised paw spout and spiral tail, gold decorative collar with dangles. Gesture of greeting and hospitality that welcome good luck and fortune.
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