Mischievous Cat Herend Porcelain Figurine Playful Kitty Statue

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 1″ (2.5cm)
Length: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

This small porcelain kitty is a playful, near mint figurine from around 1970, showing a white cat balancing on a bright…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 1″ (2.5cm)
Length: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

This small porcelain kitty is a playful, near mint figurine from around 1970, showing a white cat balancing on a bright magenta ball of yarn with a light blue scarf at its neck. The piece is compact and shelf-friendly at about 2 inches tall, 1 inch wide, and 1.5 inches long. The glaze is glossy and smooth, and the hand-painted details—soft green eyes and touches of color on the ears—give it a lively, mischievous look. At roughly 56 years old, it’s firmly vintage. Near mint condition means no chips, cracks, or repairs visible, which is great for a piece this small and delicate.

Herend, the Hungarian porcelain house founded in 1826, is famous for fully hand-made, hand-painted porcelain. Each figure is formed, finished, and painted by artisans, then kiln-fired multiple times for that glassy, durable finish. Collectors know the hallmark blue Herend Hungary backstamp with pattern or model numbers, and they prize the brand’s lifelike animals and classic motifs. Herend’s figurines became especially popular in the mid-20th century, so a 1970 example sits in a sweet spot—old enough to be vintage and a bit harder to find, but young enough to display without worry. Because every Herend piece is painted by hand, no two are exactly alike, which adds to the charm and collectability of this playful cat.