A charming vintage Japanese Maneki Neko (招き猫) ceramic piggy bank, produced by Nekosha Dorakudo Honpo (猫舎道楽堂本舗), featuring an adorable smiling lucky cat with both paws raised to welcome good fortune.
This delightful piece features a plump, rounded white body decorated with colourful traditional Japanese auspicious motifs, including a Treasure Ship (宝船 – Takarabune), Mount Fuji, a crane, and various lucky treasures. Delicate gold accents enhance its cheerful appearance, while a vibrant red fabric collar with a small golden bell adds a charming traditional touch.
The Maneki Neko (招き猫), or beckoning cat, is one of Japan's most beloved symbols of good luck and prosperity. Traditionally, a raised left paw is associated with attracting customers and visitors, while a raised right paw represents wealth and financial fortune. A Maneki Neko with both paws raised is believed to invite both happiness and prosperity, making it an especially auspicious decoration.
Nekosha Dorakudo Honpo (猫舎道楽堂本舗) is a nostalgic Japanese decorative goods brand produced by Nagaya Co., Ltd. (株式会社ナガヤ). Particularly popular during the late 1990s and 2000s, the brand was known for its charming cat-themed figurines, traditional folk-art-inspired designs, and playful ceramic creations. Its products were once sold in tourist destinations such as Hida Takayama and Seto, and are now appreciated by collectors of Japanese nostalgic decorative arts.
The brand's distinctive aesthetic combines rounded ceramic forms, expressive smiling faces, colourful hand-painted details, and traditional fabric accessories, beautifully capturing the warmth and charm of Japanese folk craftsmanship.
Size: 16 x 16 x 20cm
