Vintage Anthropomorphic Cat on Yarn Mystery Jar Lid

This item appears to be the lid of a decorative ceramic cookie jar or canister featuring a stylized, anthropomorphic white cat resting atop a large ball of yellow yarn. The figurine is crafted from glazed earthenware, likely from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1950s), consistent with the 'cute' aesthetic of West German or American kitsch manufacturers like McCoy or various Japanese export potteries of the era. The cat is rendered with hand-painted facial features including long eyelashes and pink-blushed ears and cheeks. The yarn ball is glazed in a bright yellow with black line-work to simulate fiber texture. Physically, the lid has a circular flange on the underside designed to fit into a vessel opening. Notably, there is a large area of significant damage on the front of the yellow base where the glazing has been chipped away or 'flea-bitten,' revealing the reddish-brown ceramic body beneath. There are smaller chips along the bottom rim and some general crazing visible under the high-gloss finish. No maker's mark is immediately visible in the photo, but the whimsical style and color palette are indicative of mid-century novelty kitchenware.