A maneki-neko with a frame, "Eiju Kafuku"and a beckoning cat. A hand-drawn work by ink painter - Hajime Okamoto. - 日本 (沒有保留價)
編號 88637149
Description
"If you never forget to laugh, good fortune will come to you."
The painting is done on Echizen washi sliding door paper with gold sand.
There are various theories about the origin of the maneki-neko, and each region has its own legend,
but cats are said to exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms,
so in some areas they were used as talismans for silkworm farming,
and now they have taken root in Japan as the most popular lucky charm.
In recent years, they have also become popular overseas,
where they are known as "welcome cats" and "lucky cats," and their presence is increasing.
Size of a work.
20 cm(7.84") long.
25 cm(9.80") wide.
Weight 10g/ 0.35oz.
Age：2010.
Material ：Echizen washi. gold sand.
■A maneki-neko with a frame, "Eiju Kafuku"
[Picture size] 135 x 120 (mm)
[Frame size] 230 x 247 (mm)
[Frame color] Gold
Weight 450g/ 15.84oz.
This maneki-neko has a picture size similar to that of a Sunmatsuan (mini shikishi).
There are various theories about the origin of the maneki-neko, and each region has its own legend, but
Cats are used to exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms,
so in some areas they were used as talismans for silkworm farming, but now they are the most popular lucky charm in Japan.
In recent years, they have also become popular overseas,
where they are called "welcome cats" and "lucky cats," and their presence is increasing.
Black maneki-neko are said to ward off evil and bad luck.
Its right hand is raised, meaning "fortune-beckoning."
The storage case is attached.
Age：2010.
Material ：washi paper, ink.
Good condition. Please look at pictures carefully and judge the condition before bidding.
This is Original.
Description
"If you never forget to laugh, good fortune will come to you."
The painting is done on Echizen washi sliding door paper with gold sand.
There are various theories about the origin of the maneki-neko, and each region has its own legend,
but cats are said to exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms,
so in some areas they were used as talismans for silkworm farming,
and now they have taken root in Japan as the most popular lucky charm.
In recent years, they have also become popular overseas,
where they are known as "welcome cats" and "lucky cats," and their presence is increasing.
Size of a work.
20 cm(7.84") long.
25 cm(9.80") wide.
Weight 10g/ 0.35oz.
Age：2010.
Material ：Echizen washi. gold sand.
■A maneki-neko with a frame, "Eiju Kafuku"
[Picture size] 135 x 120 (mm)
[Frame size] 230 x 247 (mm)
[Frame color] Gold
Weight 450g/ 15.84oz.
This maneki-neko has a picture size similar to that of a Sunmatsuan (mini shikishi).
There are various theories about the origin of the maneki-neko, and each region has its own legend, but
Cats are used to exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms,
so in some areas they were used as talismans for silkworm farming, but now they are the most popular lucky charm in Japan.
In recent years, they have also become popular overseas,
where they are called "welcome cats" and "lucky cats," and their presence is increasing.
Black maneki-neko are said to ward off evil and bad luck.
Its right hand is raised, meaning "fortune-beckoning."
The storage case is attached.
Age：2010.
Material ：washi paper, ink.
Good condition. Please look at pictures carefully and judge the condition before bidding.
This is Original.
