Cat figurines X 2 (1950/1970's)

Pair of vintage black cat figurines, a mother and a kitten, which are often referred to as "redware". They are stylized with green eyes and red ears and noses. The figurines are believed to be from the mid-20th century, specifically dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. They were part of a larger collection of black cat-themed housewares and figurines, with some pieces attributed to the company Shafford, made in Japan. The kitten figurine is approximately 4 cm high, while the larger cat is about 11.5 cm high.