{"product_id":"seto-maneki-neko-with-temari-ball-right-paw-raised-no-5-15-cm","title":"Seto Maneki-Neko with Temari Ball — Right Paw Raised (No. 5 \/ 15 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeto Maneki-Neko with Temari Ball — Right Paw Raised (No. 5 \/ 15 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterized by its slender posture and graceful, arched back—much like a real cat—the \"Seto Maneki-Neko\" was first created in the late Meiji period (around the late 1890s to 1900s), adapting European plaster mold techniques originally used for Seto ceramic figurines (Seto Novelties) crafted for overseas export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tradition, a raised right paw is believed to invite financial prosperity and good fortune, while a raised left paw welcomes customers and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCradled in its left paw is a traditional temari (embroidered thread ball)—a cherished auspicious talisman imbued with a parent's heartfelt wish for children to grow up in peaceful harmony (marumaru) and live a buoyant, joyful, and spiritually fulfilling life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin | Made in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial | Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize | Approx. H 15 × W 9 × D 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight | Approx. 150 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan \u0026amp; Craftsmanship Notes:\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is carefully hand-painted by master ceramic artisans in Seto. Due to the artisanal coloring and firing process, subtle variations in brushwork, pigment saturation, and surface texture naturally occur from piece to piece. We invite you to appreciate these nuances as authentic expressions of handcrafted Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yakushigama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65844974846301,"sku":"6579","price":91.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/9292\/4265\/files\/Seto_Maneki-Neko_with_Temari_Ball_Right_Paw_Raised_No._5_15_cm.webp?v=1788789131","url":"https:\/\/www.zakkasine.com\/en-de\/products\/seto-maneki-neko-with-temari-ball-right-paw-raised-no-5-15-cm","provider":"ZAKKAsine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}