{"product_id":"kutani-black-maneki-neko-mount-fuji","title":"Kutani-yaki Black Maneki-neko — Hand-Painted Porcelain Lucky Cat, White Fuji \u0026 Kikusui Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a \u003cstrong\u003eMETI-certified traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand-painted Kutani porcelain maneki-neko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: W 14.7 × D 11 × H 16.7 cm (5.79 × 4.33 × 6.57 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain with five-color (gosai) overglaze + gold (kinsai) accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Kutani-yaki authenticity \/ heritage card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised right paw — in maneki-neko tradition, beckons money and prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e福 charm + gold bell — good fortune and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Fuji — aspiration and good fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKikusui (chrysanthemum \u0026amp; water) — longevity and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeigaiha waves — peace and unending good luck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece — keep dry and dust gently with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf needed, wipe with a barely-damp soft cloth; avoid soaking, scrubbing, bleach, and abrasives (gold accents are delicate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for food use; not microwave or dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487574769894,"sku":"ZK-MANEKI-KUTANI-TOJUDO-FUJI-5_5GO","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09814.webp?v=1781002851","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-gb\/products\/kutani-black-maneki-neko-mount-fuji","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}