White Floral Patterned Lucky Cat Harekutani and silently standing Mount Fuji

and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background under the golden sky

It is also great as a small Donburi bowl

and one leaf of the turnip is also shown inside the bowl

giving this piece meaning beyond its decorative form

giving it a warm and inviting texture

White Floral Patterned Lucky Cat Harekutani and silently standing Mount FujiThis pink and purple beckoning cat is made using the advanced technique of Kutani ware. In the old days, Japanese farmers living with cats were said to prosper without crop damage because cats would drive away rats that damage their crops. Today, also known as a "lucky cat," the beckoning cat is popular as a charm of good financial fortune. White beckoning cat means "good luck blessing". The color is easy to fit into any interior and can be widely