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Here\'s the one Kliban collectors look for: the original B. Kliban \"Momcat\" cookie jar by Sigma the Tastesetter, made in Japan around the late 1970s to early 1980s. Kliban\'s wide-eyed striped cat is one of the most recognizable characters in cat art, and the Momcat is the signature piece of the Sigma line. Mom sits upright with a kangaroo-style pouch holding her kitten tucked between two sandwich cookies. Her head lifts off as the lid.
This jar is fully marked. The base has the impressed \"© Sigma the Tastesetter, Designed by © B. Kliban\" mark with Kliban\'s signature. It also retains the original Tastesetter by Sigma paper label reading \"Made in Japan,\" which many examples have lost over the years. It stands approximately 10 inches tall to the ear tips and weighs about 2.2 lbs.
Condition is good vintage, and every angle is photographed so you know exactly what you\'re getting. There is rubbing and dulling to the black finish on the top of the head and around the ears, with a few small light flecks along one ear edge. The unglazed foot rim on the bottom shows age grime and staining. The hand-painted stripes, the kitten, and the cookies are bright and crisp. The interior is clean, and there are no cracks visible in the body or lid. Please review all photos, as they are part of the description.
It\'s a standout piece for a cat collection, a vintage kitchen, or anyone who grew up with Kliban\'s cat calendars and books. It would also make a wonderful holiday gift for the cat lover in your life.
It ships USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance. The lid and base are wrapped separately and cushioned on all sides. Buyer pays calculated shipping.
***All proceeds go to benefit the Market Street Mission in Morristown, NJ to provide Meals, Shelter and our Addiction Recovery Program
