Size: H22 x 17 cm
First, why did cats come to be associated with bringing good fortune? In the Chinese Tang Dynasty classic "Youyang Zazu" (compiled around 860 AD), which records curious phenomena, customs, and miscellaneous matters related to flora and fauna, there is the following passage: "When a cat washes its face and its paws go over its ears, a guest will arrive." This is a folk belief that when a cat washes its face and its paws reach above its ears, a guest will come. It is unclear why this folk belief arose... Perhaps the cat's actions resembled beckoning. The original benefit of the Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) was to "beckon people." For businesses, of course, visitors were considered important connections that brought something. If a cat washed its face, guests would come, and if guests came, they would bring good fortune. This is the origin of the Maneki-neko. There are no set rules for the form of the Maneki-neko, and in modern times, it has been adapted in various ways across the country. Throughout the history of the Maneki-neko, which dates back to the Edo period, it has been passed down that the shape and patterns have various meanings. Kanemitsu Shoten offers a wide variety of Maneki-neko, so please enjoy them.
| Product # | K6593 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 500 g |
| Product package size | 17 x 22 x 17 cm |
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