Vendor Profile
Mitsui Pottery Inc.
| Address | 1084 Dachi-chou Toki-shi Gifu, JAPAN ZIP:509-5401 |
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| Representative Name | Toshihiro Fujii |
| Annual Revenue | closed |
| No. of Employees | 5 |
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SD item code:11881972
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Lucky beckoning cat, small size
 Original text before translation
縁起招き猫 小判 大
(911-001)
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(911-001)
Wholesale Price: Members Only
1 pc /set
In Stock
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12 x 16 x 19 cm
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Country of manufacture: Japan
Material / component: ceramic
Package: Delivered in eco-friendly packaging.
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Description
| Handmade maneki neko with decorative box [Recommended Use] Gifts, gifts, souvenirs 〜Seto ware has a history of 1,300 years. The beckoning cat has long been used as a good-luck charm to bring prosperity to business, happiness to the family, and the arrival of many customers. [History of the beckoning cat] Although wild wildcats have inhabited Japan since ancient times, there were no domestic cats as pets as we know them today. Cats as domesticated cats first came to Japan in the Nara period (710-794). They came to Japan with Buddhism from China. It is said that they were carried on ships to protect Buddhist scriptures and books from damage by rats. There are ancient descriptions of domesticated cats in The Pillow Book and The Tale of Genji, suggesting that domesticated cats were familiar to people at least as early as the Heian period (794-1185). [Manekineko with its left hand raised] A beckoning cat with its left hand raised is a cat that [invites people in]. For this reason, they are often placed in restaurants, service businesses, and other establishments that want many customers to come. [Maneki neko with raised right hand] A beckoning cat with its right hand raised is a [blessing] cat. The word "blessing" here mainly refers to luck in money. This beckoning cat is perfect for people who wish to increase their money and luck. |
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| Shipping Method | Estimated Arrival |
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| Sea Mail | From Jun.3rd to Aug.6th |
| Air Mail | From May.16th to May.20th |
| EMS | From May.15th to May.20th |
| Pantos Express | From May.17th to May.22nd |
| DHL | From May.15th to May.17th |
| UPS | From May.15th to May.17th |
| FedEx | From May.15th to May.17th |
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Some trading conditions may be applicable only in Japan.
Due to the nature of pottery, there may be variations in color. Also, the size may vary slightly due to shrinkage of the clay. Please enjoy the different appearance of each piece. [About Stock]
We share inventory with some manufacturers. We update our inventory regularly, However, there may be times when we have no choice but to cancel your order due to a temporary shortage of stock. Please contact us if you would like to know the latest stock status. Please note that colors and sizes may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of the product. Please contact us when you place an order. |
[Recommended Use]
Gifts, gifts, souvenirs
〜Seto ware has a history of 1,300 years.
The beckoning cat has long been used as a good-luck charm to bring prosperity to business, happiness to the family, and the arrival of many customers.
[History of the beckoning cat]
Although wild wildcats have inhabited Japan since ancient times, there were no domestic cats as pets as we know them today. Cats as domesticated cats first came to Japan in the Nara period (710-794). They came to Japan with Buddhism from China. It is said that they were carried on ships to protect Buddhist scriptures and books from damage by rats.
There are ancient descriptions of domesticated cats in The Pillow Book and The Tale of Genji, suggesting that domesticated cats were familiar to people at least as early as the Heian period (794-1185).
[Manekineko with its left hand raised]
A beckoning cat with its left hand raised is a cat that [invites people in]. For this reason, they are often placed in restaurants, service businesses, and other establishments that want many customers to come.
[Maneki neko with raised right hand]
A beckoning cat with its right hand raised is a [blessing] cat. The word "blessing" here mainly refers to luck in money. This beckoning cat is perfect for people who wish to increase their money and luck.
＜おすすめ用途＞
プレゼント 贈り物 ギフト お土産
〜1300年の歴史がある瀬戸焼〜
招き猫は商売繁盛・家内円満・千客万来をもたらす縁起物として永く愛用されています。
<招き猫の歴史>
日本には野生の山猫は昔から生息していたものの、今でいうペットとしての家猫は存在していなかった。飼い猫としての猫が日本にやってきたのは奈良時代。中国から仏教とともに日本にやってきた。仏教の経典や書籍などを鼠の被害から守るため船に乗せられて来たといわれている。
古の記述があり、『枕草子』や『源氏物語』には飼い猫にまつわる描写があることから、少なくとも平安時代には身近な存在になっていたことがうかがえる。
＜左手を上げている招き猫＞
左手を上げている招き猫は「人を招く」猫。そのため、飲食店やサービス業など、お客さんにたくさん来てほしい店に置かれることがよくあります。
＜右手を上げている招き猫＞
右手を上げている招き猫は、「福を招く」猫。ここでいう「福」とは、主に金運のことです。金運アップや、運気上昇を願う人にぴったりの招き猫です。