Choho Kiln Black Mori Kutani Lucky Cat

This black beckoning cat by Choho Kiln has a cute figure with both hands raised.

The pattern is painted in the "mori-e" technique, similar to the slip trailing technique, which is a characteristic of Choho Kiln. A thick paint is squeezed out of a "icchin," a dispenser with a fine tip, and the patterns are carefully painted onto the surface. Mori-e adds a decorative pattern and tactile texture to a smooth porcelain surface. 

Along with calico cats, black cats are also the standard for beckoning cats. The black cat is considered to be a cat with special powers, and it was cherished for its ability to absorb the devils and disasters of the house.

A lucky cat with its right hand raised is said to "invite money," while a lucky cat with its left hand raised is said to "invite people."
Thus, a lucky cat with both its right and left hands raised is said to bring money and customers.

In the old days, Japanese farmers living with cats were said to prosper without crop damage because cats would drive away rats that damaged their crops.

Today, also known as a "lucky cat," the beckoning cat is popular as a charm of good financial fortune.

Filled with Japanese tradition and good fortune, this lucky cat is excellent for your house decor and will bring good luck to you and your loved ones.　

Choho Kiln was established at the end of the Taisho era (1912-1926), and has continued to operate as a wholesaler and manufacturer of Kutani ware. 

The kiln is characterized by their bold painting and delicate "mori-e", three dimensional decorations, which are created by freely using green, yellow, purple, navy blue, and red color paints, a style called Kutani "gosai (five colors)."  

In recent years, their main products have been interior decorations and ornaments. The third generation Choho continues to preserve traditional techniques and patterns while adopting the modern sense of new designs.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: 8cm(3.1in) x 7cm(2.8in) xH11.5cm(4.5in)
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani Ware
• Brand: Choho Kiln