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What is the story behind the Japanese cat?
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The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
and origin place for the famous Japanese cat Jizo. There are many Jisho-ins across Japan, so it is not
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$375 Sale Price
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Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
This Kutani porcelain cat
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
