A netsuke is a miniature sculpture originating in 17th century Japan, and these adorable cast-pewter collectible animal figurines are the Danforth Pewter twist on netsukes. Start a collection surprise a friend, add to your windowsill—there's no limit to what you can do with these adorable little creatures. Cats remind you to trust your instincts and to listen to the subtle messages from your soul. The Cat Netsuke is handcrafted in our Middlebury, Vermont workshop from solid pewter.