The Maneki Neko, or "beckoning cat," is one of the most common lucky charms in Japan. Also known as the Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money Cat or Fortune Cat, it is often made of porcelain or ceramic, ...

34 x 13 x 20.5 cm. (13.4 x 5.1 x 8.1 in.) signed and dated on the neck section SUGIMOTO TOSHINOBU, born in Osaka, graduated from Osaka University of Arts in 1991. His works have been shown at many ...

Named maneki-neko in Japanese (literally “beckoning cat”), the figurine—true to its name and contrary to popular belief—is not actually waving. In Japan, unlike in Western cultures, the way to beckon ...