Often referred to as a ‘lucky cat’ in English, a maneki-neko is an iconic figurine and image of Japanese culture. Typically depicting a palico cat with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture, lucky cats are typically placed near the entrance of businesses in Japan. This serves the double-purpose of beckoning luck and potential customers to enter the storefront. However, did you know that there are many different types of lucky cats in Japan? Let’s look at the history and origin of lucky cats, as well as characteristics of their design, as well as where to place them.
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This is white calico cat's lucky cat with Dharma. It comes with a cushion so it looks good when displayed. White lucky cat means good luck blessing.
Kutani Lucky Cat - Maneki Neko T
Choho Kiln Dotted Gold Kutani Lucky Cat
Lucky Cat - Maneki Neko, MUSUBI KILN
Maneki Neko 9.5 Lucky Cat, maneki neko
Choho Kiln Tabby Kutani Lucky Cat with Sea Bream, MUSUBI KILN
Porcelain Lucky Cat Maneki-Neko Musubi Kiln
Kutani Lucky Cat - Maneki Neko P
Japanese Ceramic Maneki Neko Lucky Cat – Zanzibar Fair Trade, maneki neko
Kutani Lucky Cat - Maneki Neko I, MUSUBI KILN, maneki neko
