■ Description Product Name: Negishi Daruma-Holding Beckoning Cat Artist: Toshio Negishi Material: Papier-mâché Size: Approximately 20.5 cm in height, 11.5 cm in width, 9.5 cm in depth Acquired: 1994 Accessories: None (no box, no instruction manual) Description: There are traditional Daruma doll makers in the Tachikawa, Akiruno, Mizuho, and Ome areas of Tokyo's Tama region. Daruma dolls from Takasaki, Saitama, Kanagawa, and other areas are mass-produced cheaply using a "vacuum forming" method. The Daruma dolls of Tama are often handmade, using paper applied by hand to wooden molds, giving them a rustic, rugged charm. The Negishi family in Hakonegasaki, Mizuho Town, used to sell papier-mâché items such as beckoning cats, foxes, and Tenjin dolls at the Jindaiji Daruma Market. Recently, items other than Daruma dolls, such as beckoning cats, seem to be popular. The mold of this beckoning cat appears to be slightly different from the current Negishi family's beckoning cats. This item is from a collection being organized. ■ Condition: The main body is generally in good condition as it was stored in a box. However, please understand that there may be some minor dirt and damage due to aging, as it is a used item. ■ Notes: Please make your order based on the photos and understand that this is a used item. No claims and no returns are accepted. ■ #TamajiLocalToys Other local toys are also on sale. Please check the hashtag.