Manekineko Japanese Porcelain Cat - Japan

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Object description :

"Manekineko Japanese Porcelain Cat - Japan"

Japanese Manekineko cat in Imari porcelain. The manekineko is a traditional lucky charm for shopkeepers in Japan. Its raised paw signals the customer to enter the shop. There is even a temple dedicated to it, the Gotokuji in Tokyo. Imari is a city on the island of Kyushu, known for several centuries for its ceramics. Japan, Taisho era (circa 1920), 24 x 11 x 10 cm.

Price: 560 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Porcelain
Width: 10
Height: 24
Depth: 11

Reference: 1482711