Type

Ceramics & Porcelain

Age

2000

Original Or Reproduction

Vintage original

This was a gift from a friend who lives in NY. She got it in Japan, this is as authentic as can be Good condition 2” tall 1.25” wide The maneki-neko (招き猫, lit. 'beckoning cat') is a common Japanese figurine which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a Japanese beckoning gesture. The figurines are often displayed in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, dry cleaners, laundromats, bars, casinos, hotels, nightclubs, & other businesses, generally near the entrance. Some maneki-neko are equipped with a mechanical paw which slowly moves back & forth. Meaning: Left Paw raised: prosperity; inviting customers or people White: purity & happiness Made in Japan TAGS: Japanese Chinese Asian Lucky wave superstition tradition ceramic hand made painted crafted Good luck charm Mother’s Mothers Day graduation graduate gift Father’s Day Fathers Mom Moms Father Dad Dads teacher aunt coworker boss sister brother best nice present genuine real