Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko tora akabeko Kishu-ware refers to pottery that

Kishu-ware refers to pottery that was first produced during the Edo period in modern day Wakayama Prefecture

Hold the lid and shake sideways several times

ume and bamboo are admired in both Japan and China as they do not wither against the cold of winter

This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Boar back in 1995

and trimmed with green copper glaze

Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko tora akabeko Kishu-ware refers to pottery that*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a maneki neko from Gotokuji temple in Tokyo. A maneki neko is a beckoning cat and it is believed to bring good luck to its owner, so they are a very common sight in stores and restaurants. The cat in this listing has been made using a press mould and has a gold bell on the collar around its neck. Gotokuji cats also have