Rare Male Calico Cat Wall Vase Hanging Bud Vase

A small calico cat clings tightly to the rim of a tiny vase. “I can’t hold on… I’m about to fall…” You can almost hear its little inner voice. This slightly humorous wall-hanging bud vase captures that fleeting moment of effort and determination in solid form. It looks as if it might slip at any second, yet it never lets go. Its tiny claws stretch to their very limit, making its determination even more endearing. While supporting a small flower, it continues gripping the edge with all its strength — carefully expressing that brief yet powerful moment. The soft white base with black and orange patches is hand-painted with careful attention to balance, giving each cat its own unique character. The color placement flowing from its back to its tail, along with its rounded, straining back view, creates the special charm of this piece. This calico is also a rare male. If you look closely beneath the tail, you may notice a subtle little detail that hints at that distinction. In Japan, calico cats are sometimes regarded as symbols of good luck, and male calicos in particular are considered rare and special. That sense of rarity and quiet fortune is gently woven into this story. Small claw marks are carved along the rim of the vase, as if the cat is truly holding on with all its might. These details bring the story of the piece vividly to life. ⸻ ■ A Small Cheer for Those Who Keep Going Even when it looks ready to fall, this cat never releases its grip. Its fully stretched limbs and pressing paw pads quietly speak of perseverance. As a calico said to symbolize good fortune, it also feels like a gentle charm for those doing their best each day. Placed near your entryway or desk, it may catch your eye and help your shoulders relax for a moment. You might find yourself thinking, “I can try just a little longer.” This piece was created with that gentle encouragement — and a wish for a little luck — in mind. ⸻ ■ About the Handcrafting • Carefully shaped by hand, one by one • Made from baked polymer clay • Each calico pattern and facial expression varies slightly No two patterns are exactly the same. Each cat has its own subtly different “determined face.” ⸻ ■ How to Display • Hang using the attached cord on a wall hook or pin • With your own S-hook, it can also be suspended from a ceiling rail • When hung, its dangling pose and rounded back view look especially charming • Lightweight at approximately 147 g, designed to minimize wall strain ⸻ ■ Size • Vase portion: approx. 10 cm • Cat portion: approx. 10 cm • Total length including cord: approx. 30 cm • Depth: approx. 4.5 cm • Weight: approx. 147 g ⸻ ■ Perfect as a Gift Ideal for cat lovers, or as a thoughtful gift for someone who is working hard and could use a little encouragement. Complimentary gift wrapping is available, so it can be presented right away. ⸻ Even at the very edge, it never lets go. A rare male calico carrying a small story of determination and a touch of good fortune, in the form of a wall-hanging bud vase.