- This beautiful Chinese Lucky Cat statue is crafted from high-quality ceramic and is a perfect addition to any collection. With its exquisite detailing and modern style, it is sure to attract attention and bring joy to any home. The cat is a symbol of good luck and fortune in Chinese culture, and this statue embodies that tradition perfectly. The origins of this statue are from China, but it is a modern style that showcases an animal theme. This collectible Maneki Neko Money Box is a must-have for anyone who loves Asian cultures and traditions.
- There are 6 types of the lucky cat. Please note which color you want when place an order. Buy more have discount. )
- Because of its popularity in Chinese and Vietnamese communities (including Chinatowns in the United States), the maneki-neko is frequently mistaken for being Chinese in origin rather than Japanese, and is therefore sometimes referred to as a "Chinese lucky cat"or jīnmāo("golden cat"). This cat is also prevalent in China domestically, and is usually referred to as simplified Chinese: 招财猫; traditional Chinese: 招財貓; pinyin: zhāocáimāo; Jyutping: ziu1 coi4 maau1.
- Hikone City's mascot, Hikonyan, a famous mascot in Japan, was created based on the folklore of Ii Naotaka and the maneki-neko of Gōtoku-jiTemple. Hikone City is home to Hikone Castle, a National Treasure that was the base of the Ii clan for generations.