Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko tora akabeko Hold the lid and shake

Hold the lid and shake sideways several times

*Please note that the colour didn’t photograph well

and its seeds are used as offerings to guide the souls of ancestors during the annual Obon festival

It is made of porcelain slip and coated in matte green glaze

Kishu-ware refers to pottery that was first produced during the Edo period in modern day Wakayama Prefecture

Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko tora akabeko Hold the lid and shake*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a maneki neko from Gotokuji temple in Tokyo. A maneki neko is a beckoning cat and it is believed to bring good luck to its owner, so they are a very common sight in stores and restaurants. The cat in this listing has been made using a press mould and has a gold bell on the collar around its neck. Gotokuji cats also have