Authentic mid-century Swedish pottery cat figurine.
Designed by the celebrated British-born artist Dorothy Clough during her prolific tenure at the renowned Upsala-Ekeby studio, this delightful earthenware figurine (Model No. 8007) captures a cat in a highly playful, stylized pose lying flat on its back.
Produced in Sweden between 1956 and 1967, it features Clough’s signature deeply incised linear textures, a vibrant semi-matte yellow/mustard glaze, and charming hand-painted blue eyes.
The underside proudly features a crisp, deeply impressed, circular factory stamp reading "UE SWEDEN 8007", instantly verifying its pedigree for serious collectors of mid-century studio ceramics
Fine vintage condition with absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.
The original glaze and hand-painted details remain exceptionally bright and well-preserved.
Length: 16 cm (approx. 6.3")
Width: 8.5 cm (approx. 3.3")
Height: 7.5 cm (approx. 3.0")
Weight: 342 grams
This highly collectible piece is a standout example of classic 1950s/1960s Nordic design—perfect as a statement object on a mantel, a shelf, or as a centerpiece in a curated Scandinavian art pottery collection.
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