Charming Old Miniature Cat Painting on Painted Paper Mache Plate plaster bookends The underside of the lid

The underside of the lid features many possible arrangements for inspiration if needed

but was used by at least two different students

such that a lit candle would just cast her in a glow

)  I can't find a mark on it

A tiny one

Charming Old Miniature Cat Painting on Painted Paper Mache Plate plaster bookends The underside of the lidOh, such a cat! This a just a miniature, but this cat has quite a big presence and personality and not an especially cheerful one I think! Painted in oils I believe quite a long time ago on what a small plate dish made of hard paper mache I believe, with red on the face and back and gold around the rim. Perfectly aged and completely charming; I'd be tempted to add a little hanger to the back and hang this one on the wall. 3 5 16" in diameter x 5 8"