A black cat sits upright in fresh snow, green eyes forward, tail curled around its feet. Around its neck is a red scarf worked with green and gold pattern and finished with a fringe of small bells. Behind it snow-laden pines stand against a huge pale moon.
The border does most of the work: a packed ring of Christmas ornaments in every color, emerald, ruby, sapphire, gold filigree balls, jeweled starbursts, a crescent-shaped drop at the upper left and a large teal bauble hanging at the bottom. Every stone is painted with facets and highlights so it reads as inlay. The center scene carries a crackled glaze look, like an old painted plate. None of it is raised; the whole thing is printed onto a smooth aluminium disc.
Hang it with the tree decorations in December, or on a door where the jewel colors catch the hall light. It is busy, so it wants space around it. A good gift for someone who wants their black cat represented in the Christmas boxes too.
Material: aluminium sign, fade-resistant for indoor or covered outdoor use
Sizes: 8x8 inches and 12x12 inches
Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth
Note: the raised, carved look is printed onto a flat panel
The Black Cat leads the design as an archetype of mystery, independence and familiar lore. Other gothic or seasonal details build atmosphere around that central character.
