Rare Antique German Bisque Jointed Kitty naive marble carving I've become pretty fascinated by

I've become pretty fascinated by these penmanship practice notebooks

There is one nail sticking up at the center top

but otherwise she's in very good shape and very sturdy

The wood back measures 1 3/4" wide

I think it also has an elegance and sophistication to it

Rare Antique German Bisque Jointed Kitty naive marble carving I've become pretty fascinated byOne certainly sees antique jointed bisque baby dolls around, but much rarer to find a cat this one German, circa 1890 or so I believe. From what I've learned there were a variety of jointed dogs and cats made in this manner, but they're quite scarce now, making them pretty valuable little things. I really like the painted face and red bow on this little kitty, who can pose in a variety of ways. 2 1 8" l x 2 1 4" t. Good antique condition, no chips or