【Fortune Beckoning】Seto Ware - Hand-Painted Jewel Smiling Fortune Cat Piggy Bank (Lucky Yellow) 11cm

🌸 The Synonym for Japanese Ceramics The Hometown of Maneki-neko – Seto Ware ✨ Seto ware is a collective term for ceramics produced in and around Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Originating in the Kamakura period, it is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, boasting a history of 1300 years. In 1977, Seto ware was designated a Traditional Japanese Craft by the Japanese government, and in 2017, it was recognized as "Japan Heritage." It is also where glazed pottery and ceramic Maneki-neko were first produced, earning it the name "hometown of Maneki-neko." In Japanese, "Setomono" is even a synonym for ceramics, highlighting its widespread recognition and representative status. 🐱 The legend of the Maneki-neko is said to have originated in Japan's Edo period. For a long time, it has been regarded as a lucky charm for good fortune and beckoning prosperity, bringing success in business, happiness in the home, and a multitude of customers. This piece features a glossy yellow, shimmering glaze and is hand-painted. The golden, smiling Maneki-neko holds a jewel symbolizing wealth, believed to bring both fortune and blessings, thus earning the name "Smiling Fortune Beckoning Cat." It also functions as a piggy bank, inviting good luck and retaining wealth. ✨ This is a limited production, making it exceptionally rare. ※ Comes with a gift box. ※ Approximate dimensions: Height 11 cm. ※ Each piece is handcrafted by artisans. Slight variations in color and pattern placement are normal and not considered defects. Colors may also vary depending on your monitor display; please refer to the actual product for accuracy. Thank you.