Hand-Cast Solid Brass Cat Figurine 2" Vintage Folk Brass Kitty‎

Hand-cast solid brass cat with warm patina—petite at 2″ and full of folk-art character. Petite and full of personality, this little cat was sand-cast in solid brass, you can see the handmade character in the modeling, grain, and tool-finished base. It's likely a mid-century piece from the brass workshops of Moradabad, India, long known as Brass City for its vibrant cottage-industry export of brass animals, novelties and decorative objects. With its warm golden tone and soft patina, this cat brings a dose of worldly vintage charm to a shelf, desk, or curio cabinet. Details • Height: 2″ • Length: 1.5″ • Width: approx. 1″ • Weight: 5.2 oz (solid brass) • Material: Brass, sand-cast and hand-finished • Era: Mid-20th century, Indian export folk-art workshop • Finish: Unpolished vintage brass, with natural age patina and casting texture Condition Good vintage condition with natural surface marks—tiny casting pores, casting finish marks on the base and tool-worked sprue area. No cracks or breaks; solid and well-made. Please review photos for close-up detail.