Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Seto Ceramic Art Figurine by Sora Mizusawa Japan 199-2

This Japanese art Maneki Neko lucky cat is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted ceramic figurine by illustrator Sora Mizusawa, painted in acrylics on a Seto beckoning cat made in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and supplied with a certificate of authenticity. Part of the Place Where You Meet Cats Project In Japan the Maneki Neko has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune. Since 2021 we have planned and run a project called "Place where you meet cats" together with artists, in support of rescue cats. This beckoning cat was created by an artist who supports the project, with the wish that it will beckon more connections between rescue cats and their future owners. A portion of the proceeds is donated to organisations that run adoption events for rescue cats. One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Artwork The base is a Seto Maneki Neko from Chugai Toen, a long-established kiln in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, a pottery town with a thousand years of history. Each piece is individually hand-painted in acrylic paint over the ceramic body, so no two are alike, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity. Title: A Cat Is Blooming Artist: Sora Mizusawa Materials: acrylic paint and medium on ceramic Year of production: 2023 Certificate of authenticity: included What Is a Maneki Neko A traditional Japanese cat figurine with a front paw raised in a gesture that beckons people and good fortune. It is said to have arisen from the townspeople's culture of Edo-period Japan, and today it is a beloved good-luck charm for business prosperity, attracting customers and improving financial luck, placed at shop entrances and in ordinary homes alike. The blessing differs with the raised paw: the right paw is said to beckon money, the left paw to beckon people and customers. About the Artist, Sora Mizusawa Born in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, and based in Tokyo. Studied at MJ Illustrations. Works mainly in book cover illustration, advertising and music-related fields. Recent major projects include the cover art for Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet (Shinchosha) and the overall visual direction and packaging for the confectionery brand Neko Chef (Sucrey). About the Kiln, Chugai Toen Founded in 1952 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. The company produces zodiac figurines, beckoning cats, auspicious ornaments and seasonal decorations. Under the philosophy of making ceramics that reach the heart, it continues its craft in Seto, a pottery town with a thousand years of history and tradition, while keeping a sensibility attuned to the times. ■Item Spec Size: approx. W7.5cm × H15cm × D9cm Weight: 230g

Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Seto Ceramic Art Figurine by Sora Mizusawa Japan 199-2

Part of the Place Where You Meet Cats Project

In Japan the Maneki Neko has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune. Since 2021 we have planned and run a project called "Place where you meet cats" together with artists, in support of rescue cats. This beckoning cat was created by an artist who supports the project, with the wish that it will beckon more connections between rescue cats and their future owners. A portion of the proceeds is donated to organisations that run adoption events for rescue cats.

One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Artwork

The base is a Seto Maneki Neko from Chugai Toen, a long-established kiln in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, a pottery town with a thousand years of history. Each piece is individually hand-painted in acrylic paint over the ceramic body, so no two are alike, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Title: A Cat Is Blooming
Artist: Sora Mizusawa
Materials: acrylic paint and medium on ceramic
Year of production: 2023
Certificate of authenticity: included

What Is a Maneki Neko

A traditional Japanese cat figurine with a front paw raised in a gesture that beckons people and good fortune. It is said to have arisen from the townspeople's culture of Edo-period Japan, and today it is a beloved good-luck charm for business prosperity, attracting customers and improving financial luck, placed at shop entrances and in ordinary homes alike. The blessing differs with the raised paw: the right paw is said to beckon money, the left paw to beckon people and customers.

About the Artist, Sora Mizusawa

Born in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, and based in Tokyo. Studied at MJ Illustrations. Works mainly in book cover illustration, advertising and music-related fields. Recent major projects include the cover art for Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet (Shinchosha) and the overall visual direction and packaging for the confectionery brand Neko Chef (Sucrey).

About the Kiln, Chugai Toen

Founded in 1952 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. The company produces zodiac figurines, beckoning cats, auspicious ornaments and seasonal decorations. Under the philosophy of making ceramics that reach the heart, it continues its craft in Seto, a pottery town with a thousand years of history and tradition, while keeping a sensibility attuned to the times.

■Item Spec
Size: approx. W7.5cm × H15cm × D9cm
Weight: 230g