Cat & Ball Figurine

These Korean porcelain figurines are created by a husband and wife team in the forests of Jeju island. Each creation is taken from their imagination, telling stories composed of one or two characters with beautiful execution and craftsmanship. They toe the line between reality and fantasy, reminiscent of antique porcelain dolls but with a slightly contemporary touch. The process of making each figurine takes over a month, from initial sketch to final product and requires significant expertise in porcelain making, as well as attention to detail in the painterly style and creative tales they tell.

Item details: Bright eyed, and bushy tailed, a small green eyed cat plays with its patterned ball. Tiny brass pins and a wooden wheel allow you to roll the kitten and ball around. The care required to create this mechanism out of clay speaks to the remarkable skill of the craftspeople behind this piece.