quaint red maneki neko statue - japanese lucky cat charm

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Welcome good fortune and success into your home with this delightful red maneki neko - Japan’s beloved lucky cat. Thought to attract luck and prosperity, this charming talisman is perfect for cat lovers and admirers of Japanese culture alike.

Lovingly handcrafted in Aichi Prefecture, this maneki neko is made from Seto ware, one of Japan’s renowned “Six Ancient Kilns.” The region is especially known for its traditional craftsmanship and historical connection to these symbolic cats.

Sculpted from delicately baked clay, the figure features a warm red body with expressive black facial details and signature long whiskers that curve into playful eyebrows - a homage to classic Taisho Era (1912–1926) designs. Around its neck, a pink bib adorned with gold flowers and a golden bell adds a sweet, protective touch. In Japanese folklore, wide bibs are believed to safeguard families, while bells ward off negative spirits.

With its left paw raised, this lucky cat is said to beckon wealth, good business, and important connections into your life. The red coloring, traditionally associated with protection from illness, makes it both a beautiful and meaningful accent.

Whether you’re curating a space with Japanese antiques or simply looking for a unique piece that brings both beauty and good vibes, this nostalgic figurine is sure to stand out. Display it proudly to attract fortune and add an authentic cultural touch to your home.

- measures 26 cm (10.2”) tall and about 12 cm (4.8”) wide
- weighs 700 gm.

(listing for red maneki neko only)

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MANEKI NEKO
Maneki neko, or the beckoning cat, is a good luck charm that dates back to the Edo era. It was traditionally used by businesses to beckon in customers and money. A raised left paw beckons in customers and a raised right paw beckons in money and good fortune.  

These days, not just businesses, but almost every Japanese household has a maneki neko for good luck. Sometimes both of the paws are raised! There are so many different kinds of maneki neko and they really make a wonderful collection item.