MANEKI NEKO fortune statues PAIR of LUCKY CATS -CUTE!
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~ Pair of Maneki Neko Lucky Cats! ~ This auction is for a pair of ceramic good fortune cats, Maneki Neko, or "Lucky Cat" - they are each approximately 4 1/2" tall, one with right paw upraised and the other with left paw up. Very sweet cats! "... The Maneki Neko (招き猫, literally "Beckoning Cat"; also known as Lucky Cat or Fortune Cat) is a common Japanese sculpture, often made of porcelain or ceramic, which is believed to give good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in stores, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. A raised right paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised left paw attracts customers... The Temple Cat: This story goes that a wealthy feudal lord was taking shelter under a tree near Gotoku-ji temple (in Western Tokyo) during a thunderstorm. The lord saw the temple priest's cat beckoning to him and followed; a moment later the tree was struck by lightning. The wealthy man became friends with the poor priest and the temple became prosperous. When the cat died, supposedly the first Maneki Neko was made in his honor ..." -- from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Save on Shipping! Payment and Shipping Info: I prefer payment via PayPal - it's fast and secure! Shipping is $6.05 via USPS Priority Mail for the first item you win or purchase
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