Adorable piggy bank Japanese cat happiness MENEKI-NEKO brings a fortune! The play on the words "maneki neko" means inviting cat. Characteristic waving of the paw (resembling the movement that is performed by the cat when washing the mouth) ma to be just such an invitation. People all over the world believe that invokes abundance, prosperity, prosperity, attracts friends and deters evil spirits. It symbolizes happiness and prosperity. Maneki-Neko began to appear in Japan during the Edo period. Their popularity began to develop in the Meiji era and continues until do today. The most important legend of o Maneki-Neko is associated with the Gotokuji temple. One of the monks took in a cat, whom he named Tama, and began to take care of him. After a while, he was unable to feed him anymore. The cat had to cope sam. While searching for food, he stopped to make a cat toilet. Nearby, under the tree, together with his escort, the senior of the local family – Ii Naosuke – stopped. A storm was coming, so his men sought refuge. The sight of a washing cat whose gestures resembled Japanese recalls tempted them so much that they approached do him. When everyone moved away from the tree, they were struck by lightning. The senior of the family claimed that he owed his life to providence and the cat. He took care of the Gotokuji temple, and Tama, or Maneki-Neko, became part of history and the prototype of Japanese figurines. Very important ma kolor Maneki-Neko. White meaning innocence, as well as bringing happiness we all aspects of life. Kotek holds two raised paws up invoking doubled happiness. Figurka was made of porcelain i has a very original design. Thanks to the included pillow, it looks extremely elegant. It will perfectly fit into modern and traditionally decorated interiors. Technical specification: Japanese cat of happiness,brings a fortuneli> Effective design,hand paintedli> Elegant red cushionli> High quality workmanshipli> Material of piggy bank:porcelainli> Cat size: 11 x 12 x 11cm (W) x H x grub. )li> Cat weight: 390gli> Composition of the set: Maneki Neko Piggy Bankli> Pillowli> Colorful box – perfect for a gift! li>