papier-mache maneki cat,Left hand

Product description: Crafted by skilled artisans using traditional papier-mache techniques, our maneki cat figurine embodies the timeless charm and luck of the Japanese manekineko. With careful attention to detail, this handcrafted piece is a unique addition to any home decor and a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

MANEKINEKO:Ornaments in the shape of a cat inviting people with its paws. It is said to have spread in the late Edo period as a good-luck charm inviting happiness and prosperity to houses, shops and street corners, but its origin is not certain.
Left hand...... called a human beckoning, bringing prosperity in business, good marriage, etc.
Right hand...... brings money and good luck.

Time: Taisho periods-Showa periods(1912-1926, 1926-1989)

Material and technology : Paper / W13cm L22cm D13cm Left hand.

＊Missing tip of hand.

Enjoy the taste of antiquity.