White Floral Two Paws Raised Lucky Cat COLOR_Yellow fits in the hand comfortably

fits in the hand comfortably

so there may be slight differences in finish and size

With its width

giving this piece meaning beyond its decorative form

is a product of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture and decorated with a cherry blossom motif made of wood bark

White Floral Two Paws Raised Lucky Cat COLOR_Yellow fits in the hand comfortablyThis is a lucky cat with a floral design on a white background, made with the advanced technique of Kutani ware. The white lucky cat means "good luck blessing". Thus, a lucky cat with both its right and left hands raised is said to bring money and customers. In the old days, Japanese farmers living with cats were said to prosper without crop damage because cats would drive away rats that damage their crops. Today, also known as a "lucky cat," the