A pair of Japanese Handcrafted Maneki-Neko Beckoning Cats by WATANABE Yuzuru T59

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These are Japanese ceramic handmade Maneki-Neko(or beckoning cats) made by a very experienced pottery artist WATANABE Yuzuru in Japan.
It is believed that Maneki-Neko cat beckons lucky fortune. It beckons prosperity (e.g., money) by a right paw, and reputation(people / customers) by a left paw. Thus, in Japan many people put two Maneki-Neko in together.
Moreover, this particular set has more interesting
features. Please review the enclosed pictures. The left cat is holding a red snapper (a symbol of “auspicious” in Japanese culture.) and its belly and the back are decorated with camelia. The right cat is holding a wish-fulfilling jewel and its bally is decorated with red lily.
These cats are very special and artistic. They were
100% handmade by 82
years old pottery artist WATANABE Yuzuru
(1940 - ). He crafts every cat in different shape and decoration.
He is living with 6 cats and still vigorously working at his own kiln situated in an outskirt area of Tokyo.
I bought these 2 cats directly from him recently in July 2022.
The artist drew his belief with Japanese
calligraphy brush
at the bottom surface of the cat:
Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter (meaning all the time), Let it be!
(photo #12).
It is his belief and lifestyle!! Very poetic!!
It is brand new and in excellent condition.
Approximate Size & Weight:
Left:      Width: 10.4cm / 4.1”    Depth: 9.9 cm / 3.9”     Height: 14.0 / 5.5”     Weight: 632g / 22.3 oz
Right:    Width: 9.7cm / 3.8”     Depth: 9.1 cm / 3.6”     Height: 13.5 / 5.3”     Weight: 470g / 16.6 oz
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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