I found this while browsing eBay's vintage kitchen section, a place where cookie jars tend to have more personality than most small appliances. A hand-painted ceramic cat jar is exactly the kind of thing that can make a counter feel inhabited.
The funny thing about novelty cookie jars is that they are both practical and theatrical. This one sounds like it would silently supervise snacks, which is a perfectly reasonable job for a ceramic cat.
Why it caught my eye: hand-painted kitchen decor always carries a little human wobble, and that wobble is where the charm lives.
Best for: vintage kitchen collectors, cat people, and anyone who believes cookies deserve a memorable address.