This item was created as a free-thinking piece of pottery from Bizen Yoshida-yaki, which has a history of over 400 years. It can be used as a lucky beckoning cat ornament or as a piggy bank. The rounded back and pinned ears are expressed in a cute manner, just like a real cat. It is so cute that you can't help but want to look at it. It is a perfect gift for celebrations and other formal occasions when you want to give a gift that is not too formal, but rather cheerful and bouncy.
Characteristics of the Maneki Neko 1
Hizen Yoshida-yaki beckoning cat with a long history
Hizen Yoshida-yaki is a traditional craft of Saga Prefecture with a very long history of over 400 years. In 2019, KataKoto was born as a brand that creates pottery with a new sense of freedom and creativity while making full use of these techniques.
Many traditional porcelain products have an air of stateliness, but this beckoning cat has a very light and modern impression. The simplicity of the porcelain, with no superfluous painting, is appealing.
The design is completely different from other brands of porcelain beckoning cats because it is made from an original mold. The charming eyes are so cute that you can't help but look at it when you have it on hand.
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Simplicity! Design that fits in with both Japanese and Western styles
The beckoning cat is glossy no matter where you cut it, and there is not a single scratch when you touch it as if you were stroking it with your hand. The secret of its beauty is that its face, hand, ears, and tail are so smooth despite its complex curves, which are different from those of tableware.
Above all, the rounded back and the pinned ears are as cute as those of a real cat, which is also the charm of this beckoning cat.
The simplicity of the design, in which only the eyes are painted, also gives a sophisticated impression. The design makes full use of the simple, one-color design, which fits in well with both Western and Japanese spaces. You can enjoy coordinating it with various other items you place with it.
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Inviting money! Maneki neko with raised right hand
The beckoning cat is also known as a lucky charm, and it is said that a beckoning cat with its right hand raised, like this one, invites good luck in money. Therefore, it is recommended as a gift to wish success to someone who is about to take on a new challenge.
The classic design of manekineko cats, which have been made since ancient times, is sometimes difficult to utilize as an interior item, but this manekineko can be displayed in a house or store without any sense of incongruity.
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Hidden back slit! Also works as a piggy bank!
An elastic ribbon is tied around the neck of the manekineko like a collar. The ribbon has a design role of tightening the simple-colored Manekineko, but in fact, there is a slit under the ribbon.
From there, money can be inserted and used as a piggy bank. The money put in can be taken out freely by removing the rubber lid at the bottom. The slit is firm and large enough to hold banknotes if folded.
It can be used as a piggy bank to store money, and furthermore, it has the connotation of "inviting money luck," which explains the naming of the cat as a "navel beckoning cat.
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Moderate size that is not too assertive
The size of the beckoning cat is approximately 7.9 cm in width, 10.5 cm in depth viewed from the front, and 15 cm in height, making it neither too small nor too large, a good size to be placed in a small space. It will make an eye-catching statement wherever it is placed, such as in an entryway, on top of a cabinet, or in a bay window.
The bottom part feels solid and secure with its feet on the ground for a high degree of stability. Weighing approximately 350g, it is as solid as a 350ml can of beverage.
Available in two colors, white and black, white is a beautiful white color that takes advantage of the unique characteristics of porcelain.
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Crafted in a stylish and exclusive box
The beckoning cat arrives in a special box. The cute label with an illustration of a cat is very stylish.
A paper cushioning material is placed inside the box to prevent shaking, and it is decorated with money symbols from around the world, showing a sense of playfulness in the smallest details. The instruction manual is also very friendly and easy to read.
This beckoning cat is perfect for celebrations and other formal occasions when you want to give a gift with an upbeat feeling without being too formal.
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