Vintage Novelty Tiger Cub in Cage Ceramic Money Box

A mid-century style novelty money box featuring an anthropomorphic tiger or leopard cub seated within a wire enclosure. The cub is crafted from matte-finished ceramic with a yellow ground, black stripes, and a prominent red nose. It features large, brown inset-style eyes and a coin slot located at the crown of the head. The enclosure is constructed from black-painted wire and includes a small silver-tone metal padlock. Similar items from this period are often attributed to Price Products or marketed as Zoo Banks.