Porcelain Tiger! Victorian the whole variety of birds

the whole variety of birds and snakes and other creatures that surround them

and the fact that she is the taller of the two

yellow and pinkish birds -- one on each side of the vase -- at first seem more like abstract passages than figurative forms

There is no ball included

This round

Porcelain Tiger! Victorian the whole variety of birdsWhat I love most about this vintage mid century porcelain tiger is the relationship between its body and its face: its body is long and sleek, but despite attempting to come off fierce, teeth bared, its face looks to me just like that of a big kitten! I've looked online at other vintage ceramic tigers but have not found this one's match. Hand painted and finely made, I would guess it dates from the 1960s or early 70s. I'd put it atop a stack of books