Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson's popular "Moonlight Mia" cat ceramic has returned to Tonkachi Store (https://shop.tonkachi.co.jp) after more than a year and a half out of stock. The restocking coincides with May 2nd's Flower Moon — a romantic full moon named by Native Americans to celebrate the arrival of the season when flowers bloom in abundance.
Moonlight Mia
Moonlight Mia is a special edition of Lisa Larson's iconic Mia cat figurine. The jet-black cat appears to glow softly in the moonlight — an effect achieved through a rich glaze that Lisa crafts with particular care. This edition is based on the "Mia Mini," the smallest of four Mia sizes, designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
- Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Country of origin: Sweden
- Product page: https://shop.tonkachi.co.jp/products/ll2014
Note that the face pattern and markings differ from piece to piece — each cat arrives as a surprise.
About Lisa Larson
Born on September 9, 1931, in southern Sweden, Lisa Larson studied at the School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg. She was recruited by Stig Lindberg, art director at Swedish ceramics manufacturer Gustavsberg, and joined the company, becoming a central designer during its golden era. In 1952, she married painter Gunnar Larson. She went freelance in 1980, working with numerous clients thereafter. In the 2000s, a collaboration with Tonkachi in Japan sparked a worldwide revival of interest in her work. In 2022, she was awarded a medal by the Swedish government in recognition of her lifelong contributions to Swedish art and craft. She passed away on March 11, 2024.
For more information, visit the official Lisa Larson website at https://lisalarson.jp.
