• Kutani calico maneki neko holding a red tai sea bream, front view on a white background
  • Kutani calico maneki neko with red sea bream, second view
  • Side view of the figurine showing the red sea bream and its raised moriage lines
  • Back view of the Kutani calico maneki neko
  • Three-quarter angle of the lucky cat with the red sea bream and sakura blossoms
  • Underside of the ceramic maneki neko showing the unglazed base
  • Front angle of the Kutani maneki neko with the right paw raised
  • Close-up of the side decoration, with the green collar and gold-centred sakura
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Kutani Calico Tai Maneki Neko | Sea Bream Lucky Cat Figurine, Moriage, 11 cm

$183.00 CAD

Low stock: 2 left

  • Porcelain
  • Made in Japan

A calico cat, a celebration fish, and a raised paw of welcome. This Kutani maneki neko by the Chōhō Kiln (長峰) hugs a red tai (sea bream), Japan's festival fish, whose name puns on "medetai," auspicious; its scales and fins carry raised gold moriage lines you can feel under a fingertip.

DETAILS

  • Item: stationary maneki neko figurine, Kutani ware
  • Made by Chōhō Kiln (長峰) / Kutani ware, Ishikawa
  • Size: W 8 × D 8.5 × H 11 cm (3.1" × 3.3" × 4.3")
  • Material: ceramic
  • Decoration: Kutani overglaze enamels with raised moriage details
  • Base: marked 九谷 長峰 in red, alongside an impressed mark
  • Origin: Made in Japan

The tri-color calico (mike) coat is the traditional form of the lucky cat, commonly described as broadly auspicious rather than pointing to one specific kind of fortune. In common maneki neko symbolism, the raised right paw is the side associated with inviting money. Around the cat the piece layers sakura blossoms with gold centers, a green collar with a gold charm, and red inner ears.

Every cat is decorated individually, so patterns and color placement vary slightly from piece to piece, and yours will not be identical to the photo.

At 11 cm tall it sits comfortably on an entryway shelf, a desk, or a shop counter, and makes a warm gift for a housewarming, a new venture, or a cat lover.

CARE

  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking and abrasives (the gold and raised moriage are delicate).
  • Lift the figure by the body or base, not the raised paw, and avoid pressure on the raised decoration.

Read more in our guide to calico maneki neko meaning.

Hand-packed and shipped from Japan by ZenKiln.

Details & dimensions

Material: Ceramic (porcelain-type)
Origin: Made in Japan
Kiln: Chōhō Kiln (長峰), Kutani ware
Style: Kutani Tai Maneki Neko — calico cat hugging a red sea bream
Technique: Kutani overglaze enamels with moriage raised-slip relief
Marks: 九谷 長峰 red brush signature and impressed seal on base
Width: approx. 8 cm (3.1 in)
Depth: approx. 8 cm (3.1 in)
Height: approx. 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Packaging: Paper box
Production year: 2023

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan.

Orders are typically dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.

Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, public holidays, and local carrier conditions.

Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Packaging & gifting

Includes a paper box.

Carefully packed for gifting and safe delivery from Japan.

Fragile items are additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning materials for international delivery.

Care instructions

For decorative use.
Handle with care to protect the glazed surface and painted details.
Because each piece is decorated individually, slight differences in brushwork, glaze tone, and color placement may occur and are part of its individual character.

Returns / damage support

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of delivery for eligible items. For a standard return or exchange, return shipping is the buyer's responsibility, and items must be returned in their original condition and packaging.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us as soon as possible after delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging. ZenKiln will cover the reasonable return or replacement cost where applicable.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase. See our Refund Policy for full terms.

THE MAKER

Chōhō Kiln

長峰 · Ishikawa

Chōhō (長峰, also read Nagamine) is a modern Kutani-yaki kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture known for the Hanazono (花園 flower-garden) pattern and the signature ryōte (両手 both-paws-up) maneki neko series. Distinctive technique: mori-e (盛り絵 raised-line slip) accents over overglaze enamel. Not a coin bank — hollow base only, no money slot.

Independent Kutani kiln; tradition designated 1975

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