Metal sphynx quantities: 1 rose gold, 4 silver, 6 gold
Brass horse quantities: 10 shiny, 10 matte
To celebrate Lunar New Year, Minstrel Painting has released a set of adorable Palm Pets—tiny companions that shine like the season itself. These little critters stand out from their resin counterparts in a big way: they’re made of metal. Produced with ultra-fine 3D printing, then hand-polished and fully strung, they’re sturdy, satisfying to handle, and perfect as both collectibles and desk-toy companions.
The metal cats are a petite 5 cm version of Minstrel Painting’s resin BJD sphynxes. Each cat is comprised of 34 segments, making them impressively poseable, stable, and richly detailed despite their size. Every cat includes two face types: a neutral face and a winking, “smiling” face. You can choose your eyes from six different options, and additional eyes can be purchased separately.
The brass horses are approximately the same size as the cats and are 3D printed in brass. They’re available in two finishes: shiny polished brass and brushed matte brass. The horses can be ordered on their own or paired with a brass swallow prop.
The horse-and-swallow pairing has cultural significance: “Horse and Swallow” is an iconic image in Chinese tradition. 马踏飞燕 (Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow) is inspired by a famous Han Dynasty bronze sculpture often associated with speed and power. In the imagery, the horse’s rear hoof rests lightly on a flying swallow, symbolizing a horse running so fast it seems to take flight, catching up to (and stepping on) a swallow midair. While the traditional depiction shows the horse’s rear right hoof on the swallow, Minstrel Painting’s version allows up to any two hooves to rest on the swallow.
Palm Pets are extremely limited in quantity. Once they sell out, it’s currently unknown if/when Minstrel Painting will re-release them.
Palm Pet Metal Sphynx
Palm Pet Brass Horse
