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Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s

$378.06
£283.38
€320
CA$519.40
A$579.86
CHF 303.84
MX$7,098.03
NOK 3,858.73
SEK 3,638.29
DKK 2,435.96
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This is a vintage manekineko lucky cat. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is a couple so it will come as a pair (red cat and bleu cat). Dimensions. Red: 7 x 7.5 x H13 cm Blue: 7 x 7.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. The figurines are often displayed in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, dry cleaners, laundromats, bars, casinos, hotels, nightclubs, and other businesses, generally near the entrance, as well as households. Some maneki-neko are equipped with a mechanical paw which slowly moves back and forth. (By Wikipedia)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6325244130842

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