Rare Antique German Bisque Jointed Kitty naive marble carving and domino cards too

and domino cards too

There is one nail sticking up at the center top

The wood back measures 1 3/4" wide

showing off the dexterity of its maker

but it is tightly held in the wood frame and very stable

Rare Antique German Bisque Jointed Kitty naive marble carving and domino cards tooOne certainly sees antique jointed bisque baby dolls around, but much rarer to find a cat this one German, circa 1890 or so I believe. From what I've learned there were a variety of jointed dogs and cats made in this manner, but they're quite scarce now, making them pretty valuable little things. I really like the painted face and red bow on this little kitty, who can pose in a variety of ways. 2 1 8" l x 2 1 4" t. Good antique condition, no chips or