Vintage Hibisus Pottery Yellow Ceramic Cat Planter | Striped Cat Desk Organizer or Kitchen Utensil Crock

This vintage Hibisus Pottery yellow ceramic cat planter has a round, cheerful shape with raised paws, a curled tail, pointed ears, and a face that looks mildly suspicious in the best possible way.

Use it as a small planter/cachepot, a kitchen utensil crock, or a desk organizer for pens, brushes, and other little things that wander off.

Details

• Era: Likely late 20th century
• Item type: Ceramic cat planter / open-top container
• Materials: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Creamy ivory base with bright yellow and orange stripes, pale pink nose, green eyes, and glossy clear glaze
• Measurements: 7 inches tall; 4 inches wide; 4 inches deep
• Product weight: 2 lbs. 5 oz.
• Texture / finish: Glossy glazed finish with raised sculpted cat features and incised whisker lines
• Maker / mark: No visible maker’s mark shown in photos
• Style / subject notes: Cat-shaped vessel with cottagecore, kitschy kitchen, animal planter, and cheerful desk decor appeal

Suggested use: Small planter/cachepot, utensil holder, desk organizer, art brush cup, shelf display, cat lover gift

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
• Cat form is intact with raised paws, ears, curled tail, face details, and open-top container shape
• Glossy yellow striped glaze gives it strong visual charm and easy shelf presence
• Interior appears usable for display, desk storage, or a small potted plant/cachepot
• No major cracks or missing pieces are visible in the photos

Issues / Wear
• Overall crazing is visible in the glaze, especially on the face, body, and interior
• Small dark specks and age-related marks are visible inside and on the glaze
• Light surface wear and glaze variation are visible throughout
• No drainage hole is visible, so use as a cachepot with a liner or inner nursery pot if planting

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
• Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
• Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
• Good — noticeable wear.
• Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Collector's Notes

Cat planters and animal-shaped ceramic containers have steady appeal because they work as both decor and useful storage.

This one leans cheerful kitchen Hibisus Pottery cat rather than delicate figurine, which makes it a nice fit for a windowsill herb pot, countertop utensil holder, or desk that needs one watchful little supervisor.

A sunny cat with storage skills — always useful, occasionally judgmental.

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