Stylish Kutani Ware Oval-Riding Maneki-Neko (Lucky Cat) Figurine by Waza No Kura. Perfect As a Gift for Housewarmings or Store Openings.

Maneki-neko Size: 6.5cm W x 5.5cm D x 9cm H [Gift Box Specifications: Comes in a dedicated paper box] Kutani Ware Technique: Mori. This piece features the Mori technique, a special technique used for Kutani ware ornaments. Mori is a type of paint called Deco Mori-ena (decorative mortar paint), applied with a unique tool called an "Ichinen." The Deco Mori-ena paint has a texture so uneven that it almost feels like a massage to the touch. Mori-enabling requires advanced skill and is a time-consuming technique with few artisans. As a result, the pieces themselves have become increasingly rare in recent years. Kutani ware is one of Japan's three major overglaze porcelains and is highly regarded worldwide as a representative traditional Japanese craft, "Japan Kutani." Gift Ideas: Perfect for housewarmings, store openings, construction completions, headquarters relocations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, retirements, 60th, 70th, 77th, 80th, and 88th birthdays! Benefits of the beckoning cat: Right-handed beckoning cat "brings good fortune and fortune", left-handed beckoning cat "brings in many visitors", white - good fortune and fortune, black - warding off misfortune, red - good health, gold (yellow) - financial success, pink - love fulfillment, blue - career luck and academic achievement improvement