Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat color painting, ten tanuki (raccoon dogs) for 10 million taels.

Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat color painting, ten tanuki (raccoon dogs) for 10 million taels.

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm , Width 9cm

Materials: Porcelain hand-painted

Product Description

This lucky cat figurine is crafted with exquisite coloring techniques, incorporating the traditional image of the tanuki (raccoon dog) and exuding a rich charm of Eastern culture! 🌸😊
The color painting technique is renowned for its vibrant colors and delicate patterns. The cat cleverly incorporates the auspicious symbolism of the raccoon dog, creating a refreshing and unique effect! 👀✨
Raising the left hand symbolizes attracting wealth, while the phrase "招福" (attracting good fortune) expresses a prayer for blessings, echoing the concept of "千万両" (enormous wealth), emphasizing the double blessing of wealth and good luck! 🐱💰

In Japanese culture, tanuki (raccoon dogs) are symbols of good fortune and prosperous business. This lucky cat design incorporates ten tanuki images, possibly intended to amplify its wealth-attracting effect and symbolize "perfect" fortune. 🌟🎉

The lucky cat originated in Japan's Edo period and is said to attract customers and wealth; it is commonly seen in shops. 🐾🏪

The raccoon dog is a clever animal in folklore, known for its ability to transform and bring good fortune. It is often depicted in ceramic figurines (such as those with wine jugs or money bags). Both are auspicious symbols, and their combination may represent a double blessing of wealth and opportunity! 🍶🙌 The story of the lucky cat may symbolize a clever raccoon dog transforming into a lucky cat, leading nine little raccoon dogs to bring wealth, representing family harmony and abundant financial resources.

The appearance of ten tanuki (raccoon dogs) may symbolize the accumulation of wealth in its entirety, echoing the imagery of "ten million taels" (a unit of weight), creating a scene full of hope and prosperity! 🏡💖

Made in Japan

Kyoto Kiyomizu ware crafts

The surface of the lucky cat is coated with a floral crystalline glaze, showcasing a unique crystalline effect that adds an artistic and layered feel. The glaze is smooth and exudes a natural luster, making the overall design more textured.

The Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat is not only a home decoration, but also an elegant work of art, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and cultural connotations.

Kiyomizu ware is a type of pottery with a long history, primarily made at the entrance to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan—at Gojo-zaka. It is part of Kyo-yaki, and the development of this pottery is closely linked to the tea ceremony, having been widely practiced in the Higashiyama foothills since the early Edo period.

Kiyomizu ware holds an important place in Japanese ceramics due to its unique craftsmanship and beautiful appearance, and continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world.

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