{"product_id":"ft646-tokoname-ware-maneki-neko-常滑焼","title":"FT646 - Tokoname Ware Maneki Neko 常滑焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage Maneki Neko (招き猫) made in the tradition of Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼), one of Japan’s most historic ceramic wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expressive lucky cat features the classic Tokoname style, with large round eyes, a rounded body, and a raised beckoning paw. It is decorated with warm orange-and-black spots, a bright green bib, and gold-painted auspicious details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside the cat is a lucky mallet (打ち出の小槌 \/ uchide no kozuchi), a traditional Japanese symbol of wealth, prosperity, and wishes coming true. In folklore, this magical mallet is closely associated with Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, and is believed to bring forth treasures and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large plaque at the front bears the inscription 千万両 (senmanryō), literally referring to an immense fortune of “ten million ryō.” In the context of Maneki Neko and other Japanese lucky charms, the phrase expresses the wish for great wealth, commercial prosperity, and abundant fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname-yaki originates from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture and is counted among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan (日本六古窯). In addition to its famous teapots and stoneware, Tokoname became one of Japan’s best-known centres for ceramic Maneki Neko, particularly recognizable for their bold expressions and distinctive folk-art character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the symbolism of the beckoning cat, lucky mallet, and 千万両 inscription, this piece is especially associated with prosperity, business success, financial luck, and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18 x 13 x 23cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59088031514955,"sku":"FT646","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_d3908c80-63c8-4e26-8163-498cdf21c6a7.jpg?v=1793538857","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/ft646-tokoname-ware-maneki-neko-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}