Thank you for viewing. This is a Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) purchased at an antique market. It looks like it's doing a "banzai" pose. It's raising both hands to beckon good fortune. The number of these is dwindling. I hope someone will take it over. There are scratches and stains. Please check the images carefully. Size: Height: 9.5 cm Width: 6.5 cm The Maneki Neko is a Japanese lucky charm generally believed to bring good luck. Origin and Meaning: There are various theories about the origin of the Maneki Neko, but it is thought to date back to the Edo period. Generally, a Maneki Neko with its right hand raised is said to beckon money, while one with its left hand raised beckons people (customers). The Maneki Neko in the image has both hands raised, so it is believed to beckon both money and people. Design: The Maneki Neko in the image has a tag around its neck with the character "福" (fuku), meaning "fortune" or "happiness." This symbolizes good luck and wealth. Also, the meaning varies depending on the color and pattern of the Maneki Neko; for example, a white Maneki Neko is said to bring good luck and happiness, while a black Maneki Neko is said to ward off evil. How to Display: Maneki Neko are often displayed in shops to pray for business prosperity, but they are also displayed in homes to pray for family safety and longevity.