Japanese Maneki Neko Cat Figurine for Prosperity in Gold

In Japan, Gold maneki neko are talismans for attracting good Fortune. Though there are a number of folktales concerning the origin of maneki neko, the most well-liked includes a stray cat and an impoverished store proprietor. The story goes that regardless of being down on his luck and barely capable of feed himself, the impoverished store proprietor takes in a stray, hungry cat. Grateful for the store proprietor’s charity, the cat then takes publish outdoors, beckoning guests into the store. The lovable cat, sitting on hind legs with one paw beckoning, attracts many shoppers and ultimately turns across the store proprietor’s misfortunes. The story of maneki Nemo and the widespread perception throughout Japan of its energy as a fortunate attraction, led ceramist and paper Mache artisans through the years to create completely different coloured collectible figurines to deliver good luck and Fortune for various events. This Figurine is a coin financial institution. It has a Slot within the again, in addition to a felt lined gap within the underside.
Dimensions: 3.5 inch x 3.25 inch
Materials: Ceramic
Made in Japan