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Kutani-yaki Black Maneki-neko — Hand-Painted Porcelain Lucky Cat, White Fuji & Kikusui Motif

£125.00 GBP
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  • Porcelain
  • Not microwave-safe
  • Hand-wash only
  • Made in Japan

A hand-painted Kutani-yaki (Kutani ware) black maneki-neko — a beckoning "lucky cat" in Kutani ware from Ishikawa. The right paw is raised to invite fortune, a gold bell and a 福 ("good fortune") charm hang at the red collar, and the body is painted in Kutani's five-color gosai palette with gold accents. Across the chest is a snow-capped White Fuji rising over kikusui — chrysanthemums and flowing water — framed by blue seigaiha waves, cherry blossoms, scrolling karakusa vine, and auspicious clouds.

This piece is a METI-certified traditional craft (経済産業省認定伝統工芸品) and ships with its Kutani-yaki authenticity card. The base carries the painter's hand-written signature and an impressed maker's mark.

What you get

  • 1 hand-painted Kutani porcelain maneki-neko
  • Size: W 14.7 × D 11 × H 16.7 cm (5.79 × 4.33 × 6.57 in)
  • Porcelain with five-color (gosai) overglaze + gold (kinsai) accents
  • Included: Kutani-yaki authenticity / heritage card

The symbolism

  • Raised right paw — in maneki-neko tradition, beckons money and prosperity
  • 福 charm + gold bell — good fortune and protection
  • White Fuji — aspiration and good fortune
  • Kikusui (chrysanthemum & water) — longevity and well-being
  • Seigaiha waves — peace and unending good luck

Good for

A statement piece for collectors of Kutani ware and maneki-neko, a meaningful housewarming or shop-opening gift, or a fortune-and-prosperity accent for an entryway, desk, or display shelf. Each piece is hand-painted, so brushwork and color placement vary slightly — part of its individual character.

Care

  • Display piece — keep dry and dust gently with a soft cloth
  • If needed, wipe with a barely-damp soft cloth; avoid soaking, scrubbing, bleach, and abrasives (gold accents are delicate)
  • Not for food use; not microwave or dishwasher safe

• Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.

About ZenKiln — 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.

📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.

Details & dimensions

Material: Porcelain (Kutani-yaki — gosai five-color overglaze + gold kinsai)
Maker: Tōjudō (陶寿堂), Ishikawa Prefecture
Motif: White Fuji (白富士) + Kikusui (菊水) + seigaiha waves + cherry blossoms + karakusa vine
Form: Maneki-neko (right paw raised), 5.5-gō
Dimensions: W 14.7 × D 11 × H 16.7 cm (5.79 × 4.33 × 6.57 in)
Certification: METI-certified traditional craft (経済産業省認定伝統工芸品)
Base: painter's hand-written signature + impressed maker's mark
Included: Kutani-yaki authenticity card

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

Boxed with the Kutani-yaki authenticity card — ready to gift.

Fragile item additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning for safe international delivery from Japan.

Care instructions

Display piece — keep dry and dust gently with a soft cloth.

If needed, wipe with a barely-damp soft cloth; avoid soaking, scrubbing, bleach, and abrasives — the gold (kinsai) accents are delicate.

Not for food use; not microwave or dishwasher safe. Because each piece is hand-painted, slight differences in brushwork and color placement are part of its individual character.

Returns / damage support

Because many of our items are handmade, fragile, and shipped internationally from Japan, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size expectations, or personal preference unless otherwise stated on the product page.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.

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