Hand-Painted Lucky Fortune Maneki-neko with Bell Large Coin Bank

A cheerful, large ceramic Maneki Neko takes on double duty as a coin bank in this colorful lucky cat figure. A small bell hangs from its neck, and unlike standard beckoning cats, its bright belly is painted with an array of fortune-telling phrases: wishes for good luck, money luck, granted wishes, and lasting health.

This figure is a best-selling creation from Yakushigama, a ceramic brand by Chugaitoen based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Seto has been a famous pottery town for over a thousand years, and this piece uses the delicate Seto Novelty crafting techniques passed down since the Meiji era. Yakushigama takes its name from a Yakushi Nyorai shrine once located on the workshop's founding grounds, and every cat is produced under the supervision of the local Maneki Neko Museum. While beckoning cats are generally known for attracting wealth or people, fans love Yakushigama cats because, regardless of which paw is raised, they're believed to bring health and longevity under the grace of Yakushi Nyorai.

Each cat is hand-painted by artisans, so subtle variations in color and texture occur naturally during production. These small differences give every figurine its own personal charm and character, making it a wonderful gift or a unique addition to your living space.