Handmade White Cat Face Dish rounded box late 19th century I believe

late 19th century I believe

just a couple of tiny tiny black marks in one area

and the smiling one when feeling happy and receptive

on white laid and featuring two birds with a scrolling ribbon and decorative flourishes all around

but in good structural shape

Handmade White Cat Face Dish rounded box late 19th century I believeFound along with the ceramic chunk of Swiss cheese I just listed, and of a similar ink including for the fact that it just called out to me and could not be ignored. I think it appears a bit more intense and maybe a little sad in photos than it does in person, though it is definitely not a passive seeming kitty, and feels rather as if it is seeing into one's soul! I think with that pointy nose has a bit of a possum about it too. 4 1 2" w x 3 7 8" d x