Cat Zen

A cat sat upright in a meditation pose, spine straight, front paws resting, eyes closed and tail curled around the base. The joke works because cats genuinely do sit like this, entirely still for long stretches and looking far wiser than the evidence supports, and the sculpt plays it completely straight rather than pushing for the laugh. As an ornament it suits a shelf, a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bedside table or the corner of a desk that needs one calm object among the clutter. The pose is compact and symmetrical, so it sits comfortably in a quiet spot without demanding a whole surface to itself. It is the obvious gift for a cat owner, and it works just as well for anyone with a yoga habit, a meditation practice or a fondness for the sort of small figure that raises a smile every time it catches the eye.