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A maneki-neko is a familiar figure in Japanese popular culture, associated with luck, prosperity and a warm welcome. Its name literally means 'beckoning cat', referring to its raised paw. It is placed at the entrance to shops or homes, or near a cash register, to symbolize the arrival of customers, good fortune and opportunities.
According to legend, Gōtoku-ji temple in Tokyo was very poor in the seventeenth century. Its abbot nevertheless shared what little food he had with his faithful cat. One day, the feudal lord Ii Naotaka was returning from a falconry outing when a storm broke. He sheltered beneath a large tree near the temple. As he waited for the rain to stop, he noticed the cat sitting at the temple gate, lifting a paw as though beckoning him closer. Intrigued, he left his shelter and approached. Just as he crossed the entrance, lightning struck the tree where he had been standing, saving his life. In gratitude, Ii Naotaka became the temple's patron. His financial support helped Gōtoku-ji prosper and become renowned. After the cat's death, it was honored as the temple's benefactor, and its image with a raised paw became the maneki-neko, the 'beckoning cat'.
This maneki-neko figurine was made in Japan from terracotta and can also be used as a coin bank.
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- Composition: essential oils, fragrances, bark
- Hauteur : 12,5cm
- Weight: 25g
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Maneki-neko is one of the most famous figures in Japanese popular culture. Its name literally means "beckoning cat" or "inviting cat," referring to its raised paw that seems to welcome visitors. For centuries, this figurine has been placed at the entrance of homes, shops, or near cash registers to symbolize the arrival of customers, prosperity, luck, and favorable opportunities. A true good luck charm in Japan, the maneki-neko has become an essential emblem of success and hospitality.
The Legend of Gōtoku-ji Temple
According to tradition, the origin of the maneki-neko dates back to the 17th century at the Gōtoku-ji Temple in Tokyo. While the feudal lord Ii Naotaka was taking shelter under a tree during a violent storm, he saw the temple’s cat raise its paw as if inviting him to come closer. Intrigued, he left his shelter and approached the animal. Moments later, lightning struck the tree he had just left. Grateful to have escaped death, Ii Naotaka became the temple’s protector, ensuring its prosperity. After the cat’s passing, it was honored as his benefactor, giving rise to the maneki-neko tradition as it is still known today.
A Traditional Japanese Craft
Made in Japan from terracotta, this figurine respects the artisanal tradition associated with the famous lucky cat. It can be displayed in a home, shop, or on a desk to evoke prosperity, welcome, and success. It can also be used as a piggy bank, combining its practical function with the traditional symbolism of abundance and good fortune that has accompanied the maneki-neko for centuries.
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