*This item is ordered from the pottery studio after we receive your purchase. As it is one of our popular pieces, it may occasionally be out of stock. Please feel free to contact us to confirm availability before placing your order.

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Effective August 29, 2025, the De Minimis exemption for shipments from Japan will be suspended. As a result, all shipments—regardless of value—may be subject to U.S. import duties (minimum ~15%), along with additional fees such as handling charges.

To minimize inconvenience, we will temporarily ship orders via eBay SpeedPak (DDP:Delivered Duty Paid), which includes applicable import fees—so you won’t need to pay anything extra after checkout. We appreciate your understanding.


*Please check out our other lucky cat(Maneki Neko) & Maneki Neko Pendulum Wall Clocks in our store.

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The item is 5.7"(14.5cm)high. "SETO Maneki Neko" has a uniquely realistic and elegant appearance. A Maneki Neko raises its right hand to invite money, and its left hand to invite people.

■Condition:Brand NEW

  • Size:Height 5.7"(14.5cm) x Width 2.8"(7cm), Depth 3.3"(8.5cm), 230g
  • Design:Maneki Neko Sometsuke(染付) Blue & White with right hand raised.
  • Material:Ceramics(Porcelain)

■Description:

  • The "SETO Maneki Neko", which features a slender hunchback just like a real cat, was born in late 1800s by applying the European plaster mold technique used to manufacture ornamental figurines (SETO novelties) for overseas markets. 
  • A raised right hand signifies money, while a left hand entices customers to a business.
  • The painting was done using the traditional technique, SETO Sometsuke(瀬戸染付). Sometsuke means Blue & White. The Maneki Neko has a pale and gentle expression that is unique to Sometsuke and matches any simple modern room.
  • *SETO ware(瀬戸焼):The world's leading high-quality, white-fired pottery clay produces ceramics with beautiful glazes and paintings. It is a rare production area in Japan where both pottery and porcelain are fired.
*Although all products are carefully painted one by one by craftsmen, color unevenness etc. will inevitably occur during the production process, and slight individual differences will occur.

PLEASE see ALL photos, and message us, with ANY questions.


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- Free Standard Shipping by Japan Post, about 2-3 weeks

- Expedited Shipping by FedEx, about 1 week(+ $7, Please select expedited shipping)

- Hundling Time:The item will be shipped within 10 business days after your payment is confirmed.


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