Gingado Maneki Neko Black Lacquer Right Paw Made of Lucky Good Feng Shui Takaoka Copperware Maneki Neko (Large - 16cm) Finish, Raised, Metal, Cat,

Series: Auspicious ornaments (Takaoka bronzeware) The 16cm Maneki-neko cat is individually decorated with maki-e by a maki-e artist who has inherited the tradition of lacquering. Main unit size (approx. H 165 x W 105 x D 100 mm (excluding base plate) Weight: approx. 1000 g Base plate (approx. H 6 x W 180 x D 120 mm) Material: (Body) Alloy (Base) Paper ▽ Surface Finish: Cashew paint, Maki-e finish [Takaoka Copperware / Made in Japan Contents: Main body, base plate, gift box included] In Japan, black cats have long been known as "lucky cats" because they are believed to be able to see at night and to have spiritual powers, and are said to have the power to ward off evil and misfortune. A beckoning cat with its right paw raised. The beckoning cat with its right paw raised is a beckoning cat that accompanies people who pray for increased financial luck and better fortune. Since ancient times in Japan, black cats have been called "lucky cats" because they are believed to be able to see even at night and to have spiritual powers, and are said to have the power to ward off evil and misfortune.