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What is the story behind the Japanese cat?
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The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
and origin place for the famous Japanese cat Jizo. There are many Jisho-ins across Japan, so it is not
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$276 Sale Price
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Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko lucky cat which was made in Japan around 2000s.
It is made with porcelain
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms
Beautifully painted mineral pigments on
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Paper
