• Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko with Seven Lucky Gods, both paws raised — Yakushigama double-paw beckoning cat from Seto, Aichi
  • Front detail of Seven Lucky Gods on a ceramic lucky cat statue
  • Close-up of decorative figures on Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko
  • Side view of Yakushi Kiln double-paw lucky cat statue in ceramic — Yakushigama Nishikisai overglaze
  • Face detail of Yakushi Kiln beckoning cat
  • Side body detail of Seven Lucky Gods lucky cat figurine
  • Front close-up of ceramic Maneki Neko with lucky figures
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Yakushi Kiln Double-Paw Maneki Neko | Seven Lucky Gods, 25.5 cm

$190.00 USD $170.00 USD
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A 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.

Why double-paw matters

In 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.

Workshop & tradition

Yakushigama is the ceramic brand of Chugai Touen (中外陶園), a Seto City pottery workshop founded August 13, 1952 in Aichi Prefecture — home to one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. 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.

For 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: Yakushi Kiln (Yakushigama): Seto's Modern Maneki Neko Tradition.

Use cases

  • Centerpiece on a shop counter, café register, or restaurant entry
  • Lucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf
  • Traditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, anniversaries, housewarmings, and cat-loving collectors
  • Symbolic display piece for those who already collect Maneki Neko

FAQ

What does double-paw mean vs single-paw? Left paw raised invites customers; right paw invites money. Both paws raised invites both — generally read as the most "complete" form for shopkeepers.

Who are the Seven Lucky Gods? The Shichifukujin: Ebisu (commerce), Daikoku (wealth), Bishamon (warriors), Benzaiten (arts), Fukurokuju (longevity), Jurojin (wisdom), Hotei (happiness).

Is this microwave or dishwasher safe? No — for decorative use only. Handle with care; dust with a soft cloth.

Explore more Yakushi Kiln pieces

Browse the full Yakushi Kiln collection — Mother and Kitten Maneki Neko, electric waving variants, coin banks, treasure boats, and zodiac figurines — all from Yakushigama in Seto.

Details & dimensions

Overall height: ~25.5 cm (10.0") — Yakushigama 7576, "8.5-go".
Body: ~15.5 cm wide × 8 cm deep.
Weight: ~700 g (~1.5 lb).

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan.
Orders are usually processed within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.
Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, holidays, or carrier delays.
Buyers are responsible for customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Packaging & gifting

Includes an individual 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 hand-painted surface. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the painted finish. Slight variations in brushwork and color placement are part of each piece's 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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