animal animals black and white cats cat close-up day eye eyes face feline felines garden kitten laying look looking outdoor one pet pets portrait relaxing resting sit sitting watch pazit ror WHOCAT WHOTWE WHOCUP
animal animals black and white cats cat close-up day eye eyes face feline felines garden kitten laying look looking outdoor one pet pets portrait relaxing resting sit sitting watch pazit ror WHOCAT WHOTWE WHOCUP
animal animals black and white cats cat close-up day eye eyes face feline felines garden kitten laying look looking mammal outdoor one pet pets portrait relaxing resting sit sitting watch pazit ror WHOCAT WHOTWE WHOCUP
animal animals domestic cat cats close-up day eye eyes face feline felines garden grass grey gray indoor kitten laying look looking one mouse pet pets portrait play playing playful toy pazit ror WHOCAT WHOTEW WHOCUP
animal animals domestic cat cats close-up day eye eyes face feline felines garden grass grey gray indoor kitten laying look looking one pet pets portrait play playing playful feather toy pazit ror WHOCAT WHOTEW WHOCUP
TOM CAT, GINGER TOM, CAT'S FACE, CLOSE UP, DETAIL, WHISKERS, HOUSE CAT, PET, ANIMAL, GREEN EYES, PINK NOSE, FRECKLED NOSE, FUR DETAIL, CLEAN, CAT WATCHING, PORTRAIT, MALE CAT, DOMESTIC ANIMAL,
Singapore; Maneki Neko; good luck cats; Asian cats; Asian luck cats; golden; gilt; gold; Welcoming Cat; Lucky Cat; Money cat; Fortune Cat; F522
Description
The Maneki Neko literally "Beckoning Cat" is also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat. They are common Japanese decorations, made of porcelain or ceramic, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat usually a Japanese Bobtail beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed at the entrance of shops, restaurants and other businesses. Some of the sculptures are electric and have a slow moving paw beckoning. In the design of the sculptures, a raised right paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised left paw attracts customers.