Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cat

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This black and white beckoning cat is made using the advanced technique of Kutani ware. In the old days, Japanese farmers living with cats were said to prosper without crop damage because cats would drive away rats that damage their crops. Today, also known as a lucky cat, the beckoning cat is popular as a charm of good financial fortune. Along with calico cats, black cats are also the standard for beckoning cats.

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Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cat