{"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. These charming ceramic figures became popular throughout Japan as symbols of prosperity, commonly displayed in shops, restaurants, and homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9 x 7 x 14cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58819667525963,"sku":"FT611","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_2aded59a-2fef-44df-8bea-31753db31871.jpg?v=1791903223","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/ft611-tokoname-ware-maneki-neko-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}