Yellow Mori Lucky Cat 3.7 in Yamanaka Lacquerware Animal Design Series symbolizing nobility and good fortune

symbolizing nobility and good fortune

creating an indescribably charming atmosphere that soothes the hearts of those who see it

which is always shown paired with ungyo

Shippo is a pattern in which parallel circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other

Its timeless

Yellow Mori Lucky Cat 3.7 in Yamanaka Lacquerware Animal Design Series symbolizing nobility and good fortuneThis adorable yellow lucky cat, or maneki neko, is decorated using the mori e technique, a traditional method similar to slip trailing. A thick paint is squeezed out of an icchin, a dispenser with a fine tip, and carefully applied to create intricate raised designs. This technique adds a tactile texture to the smooth porcelain surface, enhancing its elegant appearance. In the past, Japanese farmers who lived with cats were believed to prosper, as the