1946 Happy Cat Lying Down Lounging Anthropomorphic Resting Smiling 7.5" Yellow

Golden yellow with green stripes & hand painted features, felt bottom. Owner tagged the piece on the bottom as being gifted in 1946. They were a huge cat figurine collector. Estate find. Good condition, only small amount of color rubbed/flaked off of tip of cat's right ear & on paw near chin (see last 2 photos please). 7 " x 3 1/4"