{"title":"Maneki Neko","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ft573-tokoname-king-maneki-neko-cat-王様印","title":"FT573 - Tokoname King Maneki Neko Cat 王様印","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Maneki Neko 招き猫 lucky cat figurine by 王様印 (Ōsama-jirushi, “King Label”), made in the tradition of Tokoname ware 常滑焼, one of Japan’s well-known ceramic production areas in Aichi Prefecture. This piece has a warm, nostalgic Showa-era character, with hand-painted details in red, green, yellow, black and gold tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“King Label” was a vintage brand associated with Eiwa Shōten 永和商店, a ceramic and doll wholesaler\/manufacturer based in Aichi Prefecture, around the Tokoname and Handa area. Active mainly during the Shōwa period, especially from around the 1950s to 1970s, the brand produced ceramic figurines, folk crafts, lucky charms, and coin-bank style ornaments. Today, 王様印 pieces are appreciated by collectors of Japanese retro ceramics and nostalgic folk objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat raises one paw in the classic beckoning gesture, inviting good fortune, customers, and prosperity. It wears a decorative collar with a bell and holds a large gold coin meaning wealth, prosperity, and fortune. The expression is especially endearing, with large black eyes, fine whisker lines, red inner ears and softly rounded features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful Tokoname-yaki 常滑焼 Maneki Neko with strong retro character, perfect for collectors of Japanese lucky cats, Showa-era folk crafts, vintage ceramics, and traditional shop or home decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 15 x 11 x 23cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58547950649675,"sku":"FT573","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_20960aa6-79a3-4a3a-8672-a41442b86c46.jpg?v=1789980642"},{"product_id":"ft609-tokoname-ware-maneki-neko-常滑焼","title":"FT609 - Tokoname Ware Maneki Neko 常滑焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming vintage Maneki Neko (招き猫) coin bank is a delightful example of Tokoname Ware (常滑焼), a traditional Japanese ceramic craft from Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, renowned for its long history of pottery production and iconic lucky cat figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figurine depicts a cheerful white cat with a raised right paw, inviting good fortune and prosperity. Its expressive golden-yellow eyes, bright red ears, delicate whiskers, and beautifully painted details give it a wonderfully nostalgic character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its other paw, the cat holds a large golden koban (小判), an oval-shaped gold coin once used in Japan during the Edo period. The coin bears the auspicious inscription 千万両 (Senman Ryō), symbolising immense wealth and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is recognised as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯), with a ceramic tradition extending back approximately 1,000 years. Although historically celebrated for its utilitarian pottery and teapots, Tokoname has also become particularly famous for producing Maneki Neko figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname-style lucky cats are distinguished by their rounded bodies, expressive eyes, raised paws, and large golden koban coins. These charming figures became popular decorative objects for homes, shops, and restaurants, where they are displayed to welcome customers and encourage prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58808428822859,"sku":"FT609","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_0bc68784-0263-4b0a-a3e2-a65c7bde8b9e.jpg?v=1791823289"},{"product_id":"ft611-tokoname-ware-maneki-neko-常滑焼","title":"FT611 - Tokoname Ware Maneki Neko 常滑焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful vintage Maneki Neko (招き猫) coin bank is a charming example of Tokoname Ware (常滑焼), a traditional Japanese ceramic craft from Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, celebrated for its long history of pottery production and distinctive lucky cat figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResting against the cat's body is a large golden koban (小判), an oval-shaped gold coin inspired by Japanese currency from the Edo period. The coin bears the auspicious inscription 千万両 (Senman Ryō), representing an enormous fortune and expressing wishes for abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the Maneki Neko is one of the most recognisable engi-mono (縁起物), or good-luck charms. Traditionally, a raised right paw is believed to attract money and financial prosperity, while a raised left paw welcomes customers and visitors. The white Maneki Neko is especially associated with purity, happiness, and overall good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is recognised as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯), with a pottery tradition dating back approximately 1,000 years. Originally famous for producing everyday ceramics, storage jars, and teapots, Tokoname later became one of Japan's leading centres for Maneki Neko production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname-style lucky cats are particularly recognisable for their large, rounded heads, expressive eyes, upright ears, raised paws, and prominent golden koban coins. 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Its raised left paw symbolically beckons good fortune, while a warm orange-red collar with a small golden bell adds a cheerful touch. The cat holds a golden koban (小判), a traditional oval-shaped Japanese gold coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko is one of the most beloved engi-mono, or auspicious objects. Traditionally, the raised left paw is believed to attract customers and visitors, while the right paw invites wealth and prosperity. Maneki Neko figurines are commonly displayed in homes, shops, and restaurants as symbols of good luck and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuchi ningyō are traditional Japanese clay figurines with a history spanning centuries. Produced in various regions of Japan, these folk crafts are typically formed using clay moulds and finished with painted decoration. Their subjects often include animals, deities, zodiac figures, and auspicious symbols, reflecting regional traditions and everyday beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 5 x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58863539454283,"sku":"FT613","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_a366cf62-725a-46e5-b20c-919edccd02cf.jpg?v=1792115397"},{"product_id":"ft640-rare-golden-maneki-neko-big-win-大当リ","title":"FT640 - Rare Golden Maneki Neko – “Big Win” 大当リ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and unusual vintage Maneki Neko (招き猫) finished in brilliant gold, created as an especially auspicious good-luck figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat raises one paw in the traditional beckoning gesture and holds a large plaque inscribed 大当リ (ōatari), meaning “big win,” “jackpot,” or “great success.” The expression is closely associated with striking it lucky, winning a prize, or achieving an exceptionally fortunate result, giving this piece a stronger prosperity theme than the more common general-purpose Maneki Neko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts entire body is covered in a rich golden finish, a colour strongly connected in Japan with wealth, prosperity, financial luck, and success in business. Red accents on the ears, collar, and claws provide a vivid contrast, while the silver glittered bib adds a distinctly festive, nostalgic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style has a wonderfully bold Shōwa-era appearance, with a rounded body, simplified painted features, elongated raised paw, and highly decorative metallic surface. Compared with more standard ceramic lucky cats, this example has a particularly eye-catching folk-art quality and would have been well suited for display in a shop, pachinko parlour, lottery-related setting, or business hoping to attract good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese popular culture, Maneki Neko are classic engi-mono (縁起物)—auspicious objects believed to invite luck, customers, prosperity, and favorable opportunities. 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It is decorated with warm orange-and-black spots, a bright green bib, and gold-painted auspicious details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside the cat is a lucky mallet (打ち出の小槌 \/ uchide no kozuchi), a traditional Japanese symbol of wealth, prosperity, and wishes coming true. In folklore, this magical mallet is closely associated with Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, and is believed to bring forth treasures and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large plaque at the front bears the inscription 千万両 (senmanryō), literally referring to an immense fortune of “ten million ryō.” In the context of Maneki Neko and other Japanese lucky charms, the phrase expresses the wish for great wealth, commercial prosperity, and abundant fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname-yaki originates from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture and is counted among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan (日本六古窯). 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