This is a calico Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) from the Kutani ware of the Taisho to early Showa era. It has a Kutani ware stamp on the bottom. The hand-painted, bewitching eyes are so beautiful that you can't help but stare, and it's a rare type. The asymmetrical long eyelashes and whiskers are also artistic. The bib has the unique world view of Kutani ware's colors. There is also a ribbon on the back. The gold accents of the calico cat's pattern on the body and the golden bell are gorgeous and give a sense of luxury. Raising the left hand has the special meaning of inviting good people, so it seems to bring not only good luck, but also improved relationships and happiness. I am drawn to the texture and expression that naturally developed over time. It has a strong presence and looks great as interior decor, and the cat will heal you. ◯ Size (cm) Height 23, Width 12, Depth 13 Also on sale #Kevin'sRoom Feng Shui, encounters, fortune, divination, rich, wealthy, antique, vintage, antique, vintage, brocante, Orne de Feuilles, retro, Maneki Neko, vintage, antique, lucky cat, Maneki Neko, Japan, kutani, imari, Kutaniyaki, figurines, Feng Shui, fine art, antique art, antiques, Buddhist altar fittings, national treasure, Rosanjin Kitaoji, stage props, antique art, Buddhism, Buddhist statues, Buddha, Oriental art, Amitabha, tea ceremony utensils, old tools, art gallery, modern art, contemporary art, African art, primitive art, art, museum, art, mid-century, Japan Folk Crafts Museum, handmade, folk crafts, Asian goods, Scandinavian goods, American toys, American goods, Showa retro, Taisho, Meiji, Edo, romance, dolls, figurines, figures, Disney, vintage clothing, bronze statues, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Feng Shui, celebrities, Fire King, Arabia, Marimekko, Alessi, Iittala bird, Aalto, Lucie Rie, Lisa Larson, Bernard Leach, Kanjiro Kawai, Bauhaus, Sunkoro, Soetsu Yanagi, Sori Yanagi, Takashi Murakami, Arita ware, Kutani ware, Koimari, Imari, Yachimun, Koishiwara ware, Onta ware, Mashiko ware, Hagi ware, Koransha, Ko-Shigaraki, Shigaraki ware, Seto ware, Bizen ware, Mino ware, Kiyomizu ware, Kyo ware, Fukagawa Seiji, Seto Novelty, arts & science, Holmstock, Kensington Cat, Noritake, Royal Doulton, J&G Meakin, mid winter, Balz