This is an ornament I purchased from a glass craft shop a long time ago. It's cute, featuring a white cat and a black cat holding a five-yen coin. The base is a hand-painted battledore, so there are some slight unevennesses in the paint. I'm selling it because I no longer have space for it due to decluttering. I've had it on display for a while, so there are some minor scratches and dust, but it's relatively clean, and there's no sun damage. *Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item, as this is a used item.* Since it's glass, I will pack it with plenty of bubble wrap for shipping. Meaning and Origin of Black Cats in Japan ★Lucky Cat (Symbol of Happiness) Because they can see in the dark, they are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. ★Protection from Evil and Bad Luck The color black was thought to have the power to keep away bad things. ★Prosperity in Business The black color of the "Maneki Neko" (beckoning cat) is said to have a special meaning for prosperity in business and safety prayers. ★Success in Love and Relationships Black cats are also said to be messengers of the "guardian god of the night" and have the power to make love come true. ★Historical Background There is a record of Emperor Uda of the Heian period being deeply fond of black cats, and they have been loved as noble beings since ancient times.