{"title":"Yakushi Kiln (Yakushigama)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ceramic brand of Chugai Touen (中外陶園), a pottery workshop founded August 13, 1952 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Yakushigama specialises in hand-painted Maneki Neko, lucky figurines, and zodiac ceramics, using Seto novelty (Setomono) techniques inherited from the Meiji era. Yakushi cats are a staple of Japanese homes, shops, and gifts for prosperity, longevity, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand takes its name from a Yakushi Nyorai (薬師如来, the Buddha of Medicine) shrine that once stood on Chugai Touen's grounds during the Edo period — the image is now enshrined at Hosenji Temple in Seto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our curated Yakushi Kiln selection: large fortune cats with mallets and sea-bream, double-paw 招福大開運 cats, electric waving variants, coin banks, zodiac treasure boats, and seasonal lucky figurines — hand-packed in our Tokyo studio and shipped from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mother-and-kitten-maneki-neko","title":"Mother and Kitten Maneki Neko | Yakushigama Lucky Cat Figurine, 7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a cheerful symbol of good fortune into your space with this compact ceramic lucky cat figurine from the Yakushigama lucky cat line. Small in size and easy to place, it is designed for shelf styling, desk display, and thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts gentle expression and compact form make it especially suitable for small spaces, seasonal decor, and symbolic accents that do not require a large display area. The figurine offers a warm, welcoming presence while remaining easy to style in homes, studios, offices, and shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in an individual Thomson box and shipped from Japan, this piece is a thoughtful choice for cat lovers and anyone drawn to Japanese-style lucky decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575523558,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426415646_mite.jpg?v=1774622192"},{"product_id":"electric-waving-maneki-neko-yakushi-kiln","title":"Electric Waving Maneki Neko | Yakushi Kiln Lucky Cat Figurine, 21 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring cheerful energy and continuous good fortune into your home or shop with this electric Maneki Neko from Yakushigama. The right paw waves on a small, quiet motor — no winding, no setup beyond two batteries — while the cat holds the 来福 fortune plaque in its other paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama \/ Yakushi Kiln (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic, hand-painted (saie 彩絵 multi-color overglaze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~21 cm (8.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.2 kg (~2.6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight paw raised (右手上げ) — invites money in Maneki Neko tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery-operated waving paw (batteries not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTheme\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e金運大来福 — Kinun Dairaifuku (\"Big Money \u0026amp; Great Fortune\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImport from Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual Thomson box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the right paw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Maneki Neko tradition, the right paw raised invites money; the left paw invites customers. This Yakushigama variant is the right-paw \"money\" cat — a deliberate choice for shop counters, registers, home offices, and prosperity-themed display corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a kiln operated by Chuugai Toen in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" The saie (彩絵 multi-color overglaze) line is one of the kiln's signature decorations. The \"金運大来福\" name layers two of Japan's strongest good-luck phrases onto the cat: 金運 (\"money fortune\") and 大来福 (\"great-coming fortune\") — the 来福 character is also visible on the small fortune plaque the cat holds in its other paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShop counter, café register, restaurant entrance — the moving paw keeps the cat \"working\" all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome office, study, prosperity-themed display shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, anniversaries, housewarmings, retirement gifts, and cat-loving collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight paw vs left paw?\u003c\/strong\u003e Right paw invites money; left paw invites customers. This is the right-paw \"money\" version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre batteries included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — please supply your own. The battery compartment is in the base; check the cat's battery requirement label before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quiet is the motor?\u003c\/strong\u003e The motor is small and quiet — designed for retail and home environments. The motion is a smooth side-to-side wave, not a click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — for decorative use only. Hand-wipe gently; remove batteries when storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is a Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487578079462,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7717731769_joc2.jpg?v=1774622202"},{"product_id":"yakushi-kiln-maneki-neko-seven-lucky-gods","title":"Yakushi Kiln Double-Paw Maneki Neko | Seven Lucky Gods, 25.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA meaningful piece for the entryway of a new home, the corner of an office, or the front counter of a shop — this Yakushigama Seven Lucky Gods Maneki Neko stands 25.5 cm (about 10 inches) tall, with both paws raised to invite both customers and prosperity. Hand-painted in the Nishikisai (錦彩) multi-color overglaze style for which Yakushigama is best known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama \/ Yakushi Kiln (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic, Nishikisai multi-color overglaze, hand-painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~25.5 cm (10.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~700 g (~1.5 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-paw (両手 \/ 双爪) raised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTheme\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e七福神 — Seven Lucky Gods (Ebisu, Daikoku, Bishamon, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, Hotei)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan, hand-packed in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual product box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama 7576, \"8.5-go\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy double-paw matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Maneki Neko tradition, a left paw raised invites customers, a right paw invites money. A double-paw cat is read as inviting both at once — making this variant a deliberate choice for shop counters and new businesses that want the cat to \"do the full job\" rather than specialize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is the ceramic brand of \u003cstrong\u003eChugai Touen\u003c\/strong\u003e (中外陶園), a Seto City pottery workshop founded \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 13, 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e in Aichi Prefecture — home to one of Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eSix Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Nishikisai (錦彩) line is decorated with multi-color overglaze enamels in the brocade-like style that gives the line its name. The brand's name comes from a Yakushi Nyorai (薬師如来, the Buddha of Medicine) shrine that once stood on the workshop's grounds during the Edo period. The Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) themselves are a cornerstone of Japanese folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full history of Yakushigama, the Seto novelty technique, and what makes a Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko different from generic Maneki Neko, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/blogs\/journal\/yakushi-kiln-yakushigama-guide\"\u003eYakushi Kiln (Yakushigama): Seto's Modern Maneki Neko Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenterpiece on a shop counter, café register, or restaurant entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, anniversaries, housewarmings, and cat-loving collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSymbolic display piece for those who already collect Maneki Neko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does double-paw mean vs single-paw?\u003c\/strong\u003e Left paw raised invites customers; right paw invites money. Both paws raised invites both — generally read as the most \"complete\" form for shopkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the Seven Lucky Gods?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shichifukujin: Ebisu (commerce), Daikoku (wealth), Bishamon (warriors), Benzaiten (arts), Fukurokuju (longevity), Jurojin (wisdom), Hotei (happiness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — for decorative use only. Handle with care; dust with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to the single-left-paw version?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same Yakushigama Nishikisai 8.5-go body sculpt; the double-paw is the rarer variant and is generally chosen for shop counters where both fortune streams are wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore more Yakushi Kiln pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/collections\/yakushi-kiln\"\u003efull Yakushi Kiln collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Mother and Kitten Maneki Neko, electric waving variants, coin banks, treasure boats, and zodiac figurines — all from Yakushigama in Seto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is a Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487580471526,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7507005790_2lde.jpg?v=1774622210"},{"product_id":"large-maneki-neko-coin-bank","title":"Large Maneki Neko Coin Bank | Yakushi Kiln Lucky Cat Piggy Bank, 23 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK310\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a cheerful symbol of good fortune into your home or shop with this large ceramic Maneki Neko coin bank from the Yakushi Kiln lucky cat collection. Designed as an auspicious decorative object, it combines the familiar welcoming cat form with practical piggy bank function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 23 cm height gives it a strong display presence on counters, shelves, and entry tables without feeling overwhelming. The bright expression and rounded form make it especially suitable for shop openings, housewarming gifts, and spaces where you want to invite a positive atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in an individual Thomson box, this lucky cat also makes a thoughtful gift for cat lovers and collectors of Japanese-style decorative ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487580897510,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7679716329_8oyv.jpg?v=1774622212"},{"product_id":"large-maneki-neko-figurine-yakushi-kiln","title":"Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko | Mallet, Sea Bream \u0026 Chirimen Collar, 26.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Yakushigama's most loaded \"layered fortune\" (招福重ね) Maneki Neko — a 26.5 cm hand-painted ceramic lucky cat that stacks twelve distinct Japanese good-luck symbols onto a single body. The calligraphy on the front reads 招福大開運 (Shōfuku Daikaiun — \"Inviting fortune, opening great luck\"), the explicit blessing for shop openings and new business beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama \/ Yakushi Kiln (薬師窯) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic, hand-painted (saie 彩絵 multi-color overglaze); chirimen silk-crepe collar; real gold-tone metal bell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.5 H × 23.5 W × 17 D cm (10.4\" × 9.3\" × 6.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.4 kg (~3.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight paw raised (右手上げ \/ migite) — invites money\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeft paw holds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden 打ち出の小槌 (uchide no kozuchi — magic wealth-mallet) + red 鯛 (sea bream)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody iconography\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSculpted crane (鶴) + turtle (亀) for longevity; painted plum (梅) + pine (松) for perseverance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLayered figures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 small maneki neko: 1 on the head, 1 on the raised paw, 1 on the mallet, 2 at the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalligraphy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e招福大開運 — \"Inviting fortune, opening great luck\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe full symbolic stack on this single piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManeki Neko\u003c\/strong\u003e (招き猫) — welcomes fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight paw raised\u003c\/strong\u003e — invites money\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e (打ち出の小槌) — Daikoku's wealth-striking mallet, one of the Seven Lucky Gods' attributes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea bream\u003c\/strong\u003e (鯛 \/ tai) — puns with めでたい (medetai, \"auspicious \/ cause for celebration\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrane\u003c\/strong\u003e (鶴) — \"1,000 years,\" longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (亀) — \"10,000 years,\" longevity (the crane–turtle pair is the classic 鶴亀 longevity duo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e (梅) — perseverance through hardship; arrival of spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePine\u003c\/strong\u003e (松) — eternal life, steadfastness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell\u003c\/strong\u003e (鈴) — wards off evil, announces the cat's presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChirimen silk-crepe collar\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional auspicious accessory (real silk fabric, not painted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e×5 small maneki neko\u003c\/strong\u003e figurines — 招福重ね \"layered fortune\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e招福大開運 calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the explicit shop-opening blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is rarer than a typical Maneki Neko\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Maneki Neko display one or two of these symbols. Yakushigama's 招福大開運 line is the workshop's \"all-on-one\" flagship — designed for collectors and gift-givers who want the most-loaded ceremonial form rather than a simpler decoration. The crane and turtle are sculpted in 3D (not painted), and the chirimen collar is real silk fabric tied by hand at the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a kiln operated by Chuugai Toen in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" The saie line is hand-finished with bright multi-color overglaze enamels. Each cat is individually painted, so brushwork varies slightly piece to piece — that's the hand of the artisan, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenterpiece on a shop counter, café register, or restaurant entrance — the 大開運 (\"great-opening\") theme is literally the shop-opening blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, weddings, milestone housewarmings, retirement gifts, and cat-loving collectors who already own simpler Maneki Neko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the golden item in the left paw?\u003c\/strong\u003e 打ち出の小槌 (uchide no kozuchi) — Daikoku's magic mallet, said to strike out wealth when shaken. The cat is also balancing a 鯛 (sea bream) on top, since 鯛 puns with めでたい (\"auspicious\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the bell and collar real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the bell is a real gold-tone metal bell (not ceramic-painted), and the collar is authentic chirimen Japanese silk crepe with a kimono floral print, tied by hand at the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there so many small cats on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 招福重ね — \"layered fortune.\" The smaller maneki neko on the head, raised paw, mallet, and base each multiply the auspicious meaning. It's one of Yakushigama's signature \"all-symbols-on-one\" designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight paw vs left paw vs both?\u003c\/strong\u003e Right paw invites money; left paw invites customers. This is the right-paw \"money\" version — the calligraphy 大開運 (\"great-opening luck\") tilts it specifically toward shop-opening \/ new-business contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is a Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487581585638,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426039702_7mk3.jpg?v=1774622215"},{"product_id":"goldfish-furin-wind-chime","title":"Japanese Goldfish Wind Chime — Yakushigama Sometsuke Furin, Blue \u0026 White Pottery, 6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small \u003cstrong\u003eSometsuke (染付, cobalt-blue underglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted goldfish wind chime, just 6 cm tall — designed by \u003cstrong\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eNatsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 涼風 \"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\")\u003c\/strong\u003e summer-ornament series. The piece's sculpted goldfish form holds a tiny pottery clapper inside, while a striped paper short-tanzaku hangs beneath to catch the breeze and translate it into a small bright tinkle. A modest, playful summer accent for a window, a porch, or an interior corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yakushigama (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture (owned by 中外陶園 Chūgai Tōen Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduced in China\u003c\/strong\u003e per supplier specification (Yakushigama's commodity Natsukashiya Suzukaze decorative furin lines are China-produced for international distribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImported by ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese distributor 松本陶器 (Matsumoto Toki), Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurated by ZenKiln; ships from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese furin (風鈴) — wind chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 涼風) — \"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\" summer-ornament line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakushigama (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction country:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (per supplier SD spec ■生産地：中国)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin (customs):\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.0 cm (~2.4\") — body only; hanging cord and tanzaku add length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White pottery (陶器 tōki) with cobalt-blue underglaze painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sometsuke (染付 blue-and-white underglaze) — sculpted goldfish form with painted fins, tail, and side flower-cluster motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-attached navy braided hanging cord + pottery clapper (舌 shita) + short-tanzaku paper strip (blue vertical stripes with small red 薬師窯 seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Natsukashiya-branded cream\/yellow paperboard gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the furin tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese furin (風鈴) is a small wind chime hung from eaves or windows during the summer months. The traditional construction is three parts: a bell or bell-like body (here, the sculpted goldfish form), a small clapper (舌 \/ shita) inside the body that strikes the wall when the breeze moves the bell, and a short-tanzaku (短冊 \/ paper strip) that hangs from the clapper to catch the wind. A goldfish (kingyo 金魚) is a classical summer motif in Japanese visual culture, associated with the brightness and movement of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a Japanese brand-designer based in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's historic \"Six Ancient Kilns\" pottery regions. For this Natsukashiya Suzukaze (\"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\") commodity series, Yakushigama designs the form, the cobalt-blue painting language, and the packaging in Japan, while production is carried out at a Chinese ceramics factory under the brand-designer's specification. We disclose this transparently above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSometsuke (染付) — cobalt-blue underglaze on white ground, a centuries-old Japanese \/ East Asian painting tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-painted — each piece is decorated by hand, so small brushstroke variation across pieces is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact summer ornament — sized to hang from a curtain rod, a picture-hook, an indoor frame, or under a balcony eave; not built for outdoor exposed-weather hanging year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSummer eave \/ window furin hung where a breeze can reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndoor display in a small dish or hung from a hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTabletop ornament beside a tea-tray or in a kitchen window\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA small thoughtful gift for someone who loves Japanese summer iconography or wind chime sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wipe with a soft dry cloth; spot-clean with mild soapy water if needed and dry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged outdoor weather exposure (rain \/ direct snow \/ freezing wind) — this is an ornamental piece, not an all-weather outdoor fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore flat in the original Natsukashiya gift box between summers to protect the tanzaku paper from fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-painted — variations in cobalt-blue depth and brushwork are normal and are NOT defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487584927974,"sku":"ZK-FURIN-YAKUSHI-3309","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7597266656_ovyb.jpg?v=1774622229"},{"product_id":"large-maneki-neko-piggy-bank","title":"Large Maneki Neko Piggy Bank | Yakushigama Seven Gods Lucky Cat, 22 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a generous, joyful symbol of luck, prosperity, and protection into your home or shop with this porcelain Maneki Neko piggy bank from Yakushigama (薬師窯). The Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin) are hand-painted across the body of a Fukusuke-style beckoning cat — combining two of Japan's most cherished good-luck motifs in a single, sizeable centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama \/ Yakushi Kiln (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (磁器)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 cm H × 24 cm W × 17 cm D (8.7\" × 9.4\" × 6.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.4 kg (~3.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e彩絵七福神 — Saie Shichifukujin (hand-painted Seven Lucky Gods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFukusuke (kneeling lucky-helper figure) with raised-paw maneki neko form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoin bank (bottom plug) + decorative figurine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual product box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a kiln operated by Chuugai Toen in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's \"Six Ancient Kilns,\" with more than a thousand years of pottery history. The \"saie\" (multi-color overglaze) maneki neko is one of Yakushigama's signature lines. Each piece is hand-finished with the Shichifukujin: Ebisu, Daikoku, Bishamon, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, and Hotei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenterpiece on a shop counter, café register, or tea-house entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorking coin bank — drop in coins through the slot, retrieve via the bottom plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, anniversaries, housewarmings, and cat-loving collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real coin bank or just decorative?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both — there's a coin slot on top and a removable plug on the bottom for retrieving coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Fukusuke\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukusuke (福助) is a traditional Japanese good-luck figure depicted in a kneeling pose with an oversized head — historically placed in shops to attract customers. This piece blends the Fukusuke posture with the maneki neko form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the Seven Lucky Gods?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shichifukujin: Ebisu (commerce), Daikoku (wealth), Bishamon (warriors), Benzaiten (arts), Fukurokuju (longevity), Jurojin (wisdom), and Hotei (happiness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — for decorative use and coin storage only. Handle with care; dust with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is a Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487588401382,"sku":null,"price":226.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7586929671_7ymu.jpg?v=1774622242"},{"product_id":"zodiac-treasure-boat-figurine-set","title":"Yakushigama Takarabune Treasure Boat with 12 Zodiac Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted ceramic takarabune (宝船 \"treasure ship\") by Yakushigama (薬師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e — carrying the full set of 12 Japanese zodiac animals (juni-shi 十二支), from the kiln's 招福干支 Shōfuku Eto signature line. Sail bears the auspicious shōchikubai 松竹梅 (pine-bamboo-plum) print + 「宝」takara seal. Includes 12 mini zodiac figures, black-lacquered wooden display stand, and red Yakushigama presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoat dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 × 16 × 9 cm (6.1 × 6.3 × 3.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 mini zodiac figures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2-2.5 cm (~0.8-1.0\") each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic (Yakushigama signature figurine body)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e招福干支 (Shōfuku Eto, \"Lucky-Attracting Zodiac\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSail decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShōchikubai 松竹梅 (pine, bamboo, plum) + 「宝」takara seal + kira-zuri gold-fleck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure mounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-pigment kobans \/ kura-fuda treasure-brick rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 zodiac animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emouse (子), ox (丑), tiger (寅), rabbit (卯), dragon (辰), snake (巳), horse (午), sheep (未), monkey (申), rooster (酉), dog (戌), boar (亥)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack-lacquered rectangular wooden display stand (kuro-nuri kibadai 黒塗木台) — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Yakushigama 招福干支 presentation box — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImport from Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯), curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe takarabune in Japanese New Year tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe takarabune 宝船 (\"treasure ship\") is one of the most iconic auspicious motifs in Japanese New Year (お正月 oshōgatsu) culture. Traditionally depicted as a Chinese-style sailing ship carrying the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神 shichifukujin) along with treasures, the takarabune is the vessel that brings good fortune into homes for the new year. Sleeping with a takarabune image under one's pillow on the second night of January is said to bring auspicious dreams (初夢 hatsuyume).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yakushigama variant takes the takarabune iconography in a different direction: instead of the Seven Gods, it carries the full \u003cstrong\u003e12-zodiac (juni-shi 十二支)\u003c\/strong\u003e cycle — making it a year-round auspicious display piece rather than only a New Year decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yakushigama and the Shōfuku Eto line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is one of Japan's contemporary kilns producing auspicious-figurine work — maneki neko, zodiac figures, treasure boats, daruma. Their 招福干支 (Shōfuku Eto) line uses crisp hand-painted enamel work with refined retail packaging suited for gifting. Because the set carries all 12 zodiac animals at once, it stays auspicious regardless of which zodiac year you give it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn a console, mantel, or shelf as a year-round auspicious centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn a tokonoma alcove during oshōgatsu (New Year season — late December through early January) for traditional display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn a home office or business reception for prosperity feng shui placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a gift for housewarming, business opening, retirement, milestone birthday, or for someone born in any zodiac year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decorative display only. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. The hand-painted enamel and gold-pigment treasure mounds are delicate — clean around them, never directly on them. The 12 zodiac figures sit loose on the deck (not glued); handle individually with care when dusting. Keep out of direct strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) takarabune?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — this is the 12-zodiac variant. Classical takarabune carry the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin); this Yakushigama interpretation carries the full 12 zodiac animals (juni-shi) instead. Both are recognized auspicious-figurine traditions; the 12-zodiac variant is more universally giftable since it doesn't tie to a specific zodiac year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does 「宝」(takara) on the sail mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e「宝」(takara) means \"treasure\" — it is the central word in 宝船 (takarabune, \"treasure boat\"). The red circular seal on the sail is the visual signature of the takarabune motif in Japanese decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is shōchikubai 松竹梅?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShōchikubai 松竹梅 (pine, bamboo, and plum) is the auspicious \"Three Friends of Winter\" trio in Japanese decorative tradition — used on weddings, New Year, and milestone celebrations. Pine = longevity, bamboo = resilience, plum = renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the 12 zodiac figures glued in place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the figures sit loose on the gold treasure-deck (not adhered), making them easy to display individually if desired. Handle with care when moving the boat to avoid figures sliding off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the box and stand included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — every set arrives with its original red Yakushigama 招福干支 presentation box AND the black-lacquered wooden display stand. 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Saddle blanket carries the auspicious 壽 (kotobuki, longevity) character. ~19 cm tall on its included black-lacquered wooden display stand. Arrives in original red lacquered Yakushigama presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStanding zodiac horse, mid-stride pose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~21.5 cm (8.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 cm (3.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~19 cm (7.5\") on stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic — Ko-Yakushi crackle body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e古薬師招福午 (Ko-Yakushi Shōfuku Uma) — Yakushigama's Lucky-Attracting Zodiac line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ekanyū 貫入 ivory crackle + iron-spot accents + black tenmoku highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e壽 (kotobuki \/ shou — longevity \/ blessing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack-lacquered oval wooden display stand (kuro-nuri kibadai 黒塗木台) — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed lacquered presentation box (薬師窯 招福干支 octagonal logo) — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eImport from Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯), curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe horse in Japanese symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 is hinoeuma 丙午, the Year of the Horse — the 7th of the twelve Japanese zodiac signs (eto 干支). In Japanese auspicious imagery, the horse symbolises vitality, strength, and forward momentum (前進 zenshin) — horses never move backward, making them a symbol of irreversible progress. The 壽 (kotobuki) character on the saddle blanket compounds vitality with the wish for long life, the standard pairing on New Year and milestone-birthday gift figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yakushigama and the 古薬師 (Ko-Yakushi) finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is one of the major contemporary Japanese kilns producing auspicious figurines — maneki neko, zodiac figures, treasure boats. Their 古薬師 (Ko-Yakushi, \"Old-Yakushi\") line uses a controlled crackle-glaze formula that mimics aged Yakushi-yaki — a designed, intentional finish, not natural aging. The result reads \"heirloom\" rather than \"new\", which is exactly why collectors prefer this line for permanent display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a console, mantel, or shelf as a 2026 Year-of-the-Horse statement piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a tokonoma alcove with a New Year scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a home office facing the doorway — traditional feng shui placement for career-momentum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a wedding-anniversary or milestone-birthday gift (the 壽 character is appropriate for kanreki 60th, koki 70th, kiju 77th, and beyond)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decorative display only. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and harsh chemicals. The crackle glaze is in-glaze (designed) — do not interpret as damage; the figurine has full structural integrity. Keep out of direct strong sunlight to preserve the painted highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the crackle damage or design?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a designed, intentional finish — the kanyū 貫入 crackle network is created during firing as part of Yakushigama's Ko-Yakushi formula. The figurine is structurally fully intact. The crackle is in-glaze (surface only), not in-body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the saddle character mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e壽 (kotobuki \/ shou) means \"longevity, blessing, congratulations\". It is one of the most common auspicious characters in Japanese decorative arts, used on New Year, wedding, and milestone-birthday gifts. The character placement on the saddle blanket compounds the horse's vitality symbol with the longevity wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the wooden stand included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The Wanko Biyori (わんこ日和 \/ \"Dog Day\") series gathers Yakushigama's dog-themed summer motifs into small giftable furin pieces; sibling series in the same Yakushigama catalogue include the Natsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 すずかぜ) goldfish + cat + penguin furins. 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Below the bell, a bamboo-paper tanzaku catches the breeze and rings the bell with a soft, clear summer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakushigama (薬師窯) \/ Natsukashiya Suzukaze series in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan; produced in China for Yakushigama; curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 薬師窯 (Yakushigama) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture; owned by 中外陶園 (Chūgai Tōen) Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 松本陶器 (Matsumoto Toki) — Aichi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (per supplier SD spec 生産地：中国)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e なつかし屋 すずかぜ (Natsukashiya Suzukaze \/ 'Nostalgic Cool Breeze') — Yakushigama's summer-furin product line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 金魚風鈴 (kingyo furin \/ goldfish wind chime) — 3-piece hanging set (sculpted goldfish + ceramic bell + bamboo-paper tanzaku)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic (陶器 \/ tōki — supplier catch-all)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted overglaze (black with gold-leaf scale accents on the goldfish); painted kingyo-zu scene on the bell (red goldfish, green hornwort, blue water lines, small black goldfish silhouette)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoldfish height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4.5 cm (~1.8\") — user-supplied SD spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell + tanzaku + total hanging length:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD on first-unit dispatch (estimated total ~25–30 cm \/ ~10–12\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD on first-unit dispatch (estimated ~100–200 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Thomson box; included Yakushigama workshop info card (cream paper card with brand statement + QR to yakushigama.jp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 About the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯) is a Japanese ceramics brand based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture — one of Japan's historic 'Six Ancient Kilns' pottery regions. The Natsukashiya Suzukaze series gathers Yakushigama's summer motifs (goldfish, Shiba dogs, penguins, seasonal florals) into small, giftable furin pieces meant to bring a moment of cool seasonal atmosphere into the home. The goldfish (金魚 \/ kingyo) is a beloved Japanese summer icon — historically associated with wealth, good fortune, and the cooling visual presence of water during hot months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang in a window, by an entryway, on a covered porch or balcony, or in a quiet indoor corner where a small draft can find it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for sheltered indoor or covered outdoor use — the bamboo-paper tanzaku is not waterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with other small Japanese summer decor — fans, glass mobiles, ceramic ornament shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small giftable size — easy to pack, easy to hang anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Thomson gift box and Yakushigama workshop info card make this gift-ready as received. Well-suited for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, client thank-yous, summer-birthday gifts, and Father's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor or sheltered outdoor use; bring inside in heavy rain to protect the bamboo-paper tanzaku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wipe the ceramic with a soft dry cloth; avoid harsh detergents that might affect the gold-leaf accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe; not microwave safe (purely decorative — no vessel function)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the bamboo-paper tanzaku if it becomes weathered; the ceramic + cord should last indefinitely with gentle handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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