Takahashi Tom Cat Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher/ Planter

This item is a vintage Takahashi "Tom Cat" ceramic figurine or kitchen item, likely from the 1980s. Design: A hand-painted, round "fat cat" with black and white stripes and a necktie. Maker: Produced by Takahashi of San Francisco, often made in Japan. Function: This is a pitcher but can also be a planter.