Victorian (1880s) Needlepoint Cat Over Wood Panel with Dated Newspaper on Reverse (Framed as Found, No Glass)i southeast asian painting A very charming shelf-sitter

A very charming shelf-sitter

There are a few small pen marks on surface and a bit of wear to inter lacquer lip

This to me is very beautiful thing

Satisfying construction

Hand-forged

Victorian (1880s) Needlepoint Cat Over Wood Panel with Dated Newspaper on Reverse (Framed as Found, No Glass)i southeast asian painting A very charming shelf-sitterThis one was sent to me by a follower, who thought it might be one I'd like, and indeed this kitty is right up my alley! At about 140 years old, seems to me like one wise cat, stationed forever on its gray and red patterned mat, eyes cast downward, while the world has swirled wildly around it. With a sweet and calming presence. Framed as found, where it appears always to have lived: 11 3 8" x 10 1 4". Sight: 7 3 4" x 6 3 4". No glass, and the frame,