Figurine Japan
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 VINTAGE JAPAN SMALL BOY WITH BASKET EGG PORCELAIN FIGURINE $4.50 Time Remaining: 55m |
 Croquet Playing Nun Sister Figurine Statue Ardalt Artware 6796C Japan Vintage VG $39.98 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 26m Buy It Now for only: $39.98 |
 Vintage Ucagco Made In Japan Boy Girl Playing On Teeter Totter Figurine $3.99 Time Remaining: 56m |
 vintage figurine girl JAPAN napco artmark norcrest holding candle bow hair $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 37m |
 Vintage Porcelain Swan Figurine White Pink Maroon Blue Japan $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 Vintage INDIAN figurine JAPAN 4 3 4 inch tall $2.99 Time Remaining: 2h 9m |
 Vintage Dog Figurine Begging Dog Made in Japan $9.95 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 42m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 SET of CHINA FIGURINES Girl Boy w umbrella STANDING MINT MADE Japan LOST LABELS $0.99 Time Remaining: 2h 11m |
 2 vintage man woman matching colonial figurines white gold JAPAN long coat dre $2.99 Time Remaining: 2h 12m |
 CollectiblesfigurinessealJapanOMCvintage $2.50 Time Remaining: 2h 44m |
 VINTAGE GIRL WITH BOWL CERAMIC FIGURINE JAPAN $0.99 Time Remaining: 3h 36m |
 VINTAGE JAPAN MADE HAWAIIAN WOOD NATIVE COLLECTABLE FIGURINE $5.99 Time Remaining: 26d 15h 55m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Vtg 5 DANCING Spinning BALLERINA Made in Japan CERAMIC CHINA FIGURINE w Box $15.99 Time Remaining: 3h 38m |
 4 1 4 Ceramic Figurine Seated Musician Occupied Japan $2.99 Time Remaining: 4h 13m |
 Norleans Old Man and Child figurine made in Japan $0.99 Time Remaining: 4h 56m |
 Vintage Japan Decorative Ceramic Collectible Baby Figurine Wall Hanging $5.50 Time Remaining: 10h 59m |
 Vintage Estate Adorable Dog Figurine Made in Japan $0.99 Time Remaining: 12h 2m |
 A Nat Sup Co Original Japan Handpainted Oriental Figurine Wedding Couple $15.99 Time Remaining: 19d 2h 49m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Vintage Japan made boy playing violin figurine 5 inch $2.99 Time Remaining: 13h 46m |
 Vintage Japan made parrot figurine 5 inch rainbow colors $2.99 Time Remaining: 13h 56m |
 PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN $3.99 Time Remaining: 14h 9m |
 PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN BOY ON FENCE $3.99 Time Remaining: 14h 15m |
 Vintage Ardco Fine Quality Bird Figurine Made In Japan $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 47m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN BOY PLAYING INSTRUMENT $3.99 Time Remaining: 14h 22m |
 SEYMOUR MANN LITTLE BOY FIGURINE JAPAN $8.99 Time Remaining: 14h 37m |
 PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN DUCK $3.99 Time Remaining: 14h 47m |
 PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN WHEEL BARREL $3.99 Time Remaining: 15h 5m |
 1930S SIKH PORCELAIN MINIATURE FIGURINES JAPAN MARCHING MUSCIANS 4 PC SET $16.95 Time Remaining: 12d 23h 46m Buy It Now for only: $16.95 |
 MINIATURE PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN LADY SITTING $3.99 Time Remaining: 15h 20m |
 Vintage Handpainted Small Fancy Royal Man Figurine Made in Japan x B72 $3.99 Time Remaining: 15h 23m |
 Vintage fox figurines made in Japan $2.24 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 56m |
 MINIATURE PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN MAN AND WOMAN $3.99 Time Remaining: 16h 13m |
 MINIATURE PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN LADY VASE $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 16h 20m |
 Lego Boy and Dog Figurine Japan $7.50 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 MINIATURE PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN BOY AND GIRL $3.99 Time Remaining: 16h 28m |
 MINIATURE PORCELAIN COLLECTABLE FIGURINE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN MAN AND WOMAN $3.99 Time Remaining: 16h 33m |
 Vintage Hand Painted Boy and Girl Figurines Made in Japan $0.99 Time Remaining: 16h 35m |
 Vintage Hand Painted Artmark Japan Woman In Blue Gown With Baby Figurine $9.99 Time Remaining: 17h 2m |
 JAL Japan Figurine Ceramic Girl In Kimono $4.50 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 Kinka Girl and Boy Porcelain Figurines from Japan Beautiful Condition $20.00 Time Remaining: 17h 8m |
 Six 6 Vintage Minature Animal Figurines Japan $9.99 Time Remaining: 17h 10m |
 Vintage 1950 Huge 14 Father 85 Son Spaghetti Poodle Figurines Italy Japan $99.99 Time Remaining: 17h 13m |
 Beautiful Deco Dancing Japan Figurine Beauty in yellow dress $15.00 Time Remaining: 18h |
 FEBRUARY ANGEL PORCELAIN CERAMIC FIGURINE MADE IN JAPAN $9.00 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 18m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Lot of 4 Porcelain Figurines Colonial Style People Colorful Made in Japan $14.99 Time Remaining: 18h 16m |
 OLD PORCELAIN MILITARY DRUMMER FIGURINE JAPAN 10 1 4 TALL $9.99 Time Remaining: 19h 8m |
 Vintage Hummel Like Ceramic Little Girl Figurine 6 inches tall Excellent Japan $5.99 Time Remaining: 19h 19m |
 Vintage Hummel like Ceramic Boy Figurine 6 inches tall Excellent Japan $5.99 Time Remaining: 19h 20m |
 Vintage hand painted frog figurine japan $5.00 Time Remaining: 20h 7m |
 VINTAGE JAPAN FIGURINES VERY NICE $10.00 Time Remaining: 2d 57m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Vintage Rare Macaw Parrot Figurine Trimont Ware Japan Colorful Exotic Bird $16.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 25m |
 Vintage Ceramic Figurines 4 unique figures Made in Japan Great Condition $2.99 Time Remaining: 20h 41m |
 Bug Man Figurine Marked Simply Japan 425 Inches Tall ODD Weird $9.99 Time Remaining: 20h 43m |
 JAPAN JAPANESE BEAR FIGURINE BEARS AROUND THE WORLD COLLECTION GEISHA $2.95 Time Remaining: 20h 48m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 Schmid Bros Angel Figurine Ceramic Japan 3 3 4 Tall Blue White Dress with Stars $7.50 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 36m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 1960s Japan Ceramic PUPPY DOG Figurine Breed Unknown $4.00 Time Remaining: 21h 2m |
 VINTAGE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN CHINESE MAN SALT SHAKER FIGURINE MADE IN JAPAN $7.99 Time Remaining: 21h 13m |
 BALLERINA FIGURINE MADE IN JAPAN $9.00 Time Remaining: 21h 29m |
 VINTAGE MONKEY HEAR NO EVIL FIGURINE OLD MADE IN JAPAN $4.99 Time Remaining: 21h 29m |
 Vintage Handpainted French Man Figurine by Fern Japan $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 52m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Littl Ones Action Japan Figurine Hippie Girl Apples $2.99 Time Remaining: 21h 42m |
 Japan Figurine Little Boy Pioneer NY Pioneerm Co $2.99 Time Remaining: 21h 43m |
 5 Vintage Japan White Poodle Figurines with Pink Bows ALL FABULOUS $9.99 Time Remaining: 22h 13m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Vintage 1950s 60s June BRIDE Figurine w Spaghetti Trim Japan $15.26 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 51m |
 LOT OF 2 PINK FIGURINES SKUNK CAT MADE IN JAPAN VINTAGE $0.99 Time Remaining: 23h 35m |
 Vintage Collectible Bone China Bride and Groom Figurine Made In Japan $5.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 26m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 LOT 8 VINTAGE NAPCO OCCUPIED JAPAN HUMMEL REPRO CHALK WARE FIGURINES NR $19.99 Time Remaining: 23h 44m |
 LOT OF 2 VINTAGE JAPAN RED STAMP FIGURINES RACCOON AND CAT $0.99 Time Remaining: 23h 46m |
 Lot of 7 Vintage antique Japanese Dog figurines made in japan $9.77 Time Remaining: 23h 58m |
 3 VTG Hand Painted Ceramic Sguirrel Figurines 2 Made in Japan 1 Norcrest $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3m |
 Cute Old Maruri Boy Girl Bisque Figurines Japan $12.99 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 22m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Made in Japan Ceramic Dog Figurine $1.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14m |
 Vintage Deco Lady Figurine Japan Early 4 3 4 $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 24m |
 Vintage Inarco Japan Decorative Ceramic Collectible Boy With Shovel Figurine $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 36m Buy It Now for only: $11.11 |
 VINTAGE LEGO MADE IN JAPAN CERAMIC FIGURINE LITTLE GIRL WITH TEA TRAY MINT CUTE $5.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 28m |
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Vintage Kitsch Mug Head Notecard Set
Sale Price: $18.00  |
DescriptionFabulous Vintage Kitsch from the 30's to 40's Ceramic Collectibles |
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Very Old Antique hand Painted Bisque Ceramic Pink Deer with Bowtie - Made in Japan
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DescriptionPretty Pink Deer Bisque Ceramic figurine with Glaze Paint. Has Mad ein Japan on the bottom with a clover inside of a wreath in black ink. 6" tall. |
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Gladiator: More Music From The Motion Picture
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DescriptionZIMMER HANS / GERRARD LISA GLADIATOR (MORE MUSIC) |
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Tennessee Moon
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DescriptionNeil Diamond mounted a major comeback with Tennessee Moon, his first collection of new material in nearly five years. Instead of capitalizing on the psuedo-hipster status he had acquired with the early '90s alternative rockers, particularly Urge Overkill, Diamond headed to Nashville to write and record Tennessee Moon... |
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Merry Christmas Ho! Ho! Ho!
Sale Price: $49.95 |
DescriptionJune McKenna CollectiblesHo Ho Ho Merry Christmas Item #: JM4Size: 5.5 x 2.5"Dated: 1997ReproductionFlat back |
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One Piece - Wanted Plate Part 7:1" Keychain Set of 12
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DescriptionOne Piece-Wanted Plate Part 7 |
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Occupied Japan Figurine Lamps
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DescriptionOccupied Japan Figurine Lamps. Pair of man and woman lamps without shades, approximately 10-1/2" high. |
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Ni Hao Kai-Lan Dragon Boat Birthday Cake Decorating Kit
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DescriptionFrom the Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Party Supplies Collection. Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Dragon Boat Cake Topper Set. This cake topper set includes a rolling dragon boat with removable Kai-Lan figurine. Also includes a Chinese river themed placard for a background with the Ni Hao Kai-Lan logo... |
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Antique Royal Danube 1886 Yellow Teapot Notecard Set
Sale Price: $18.00 |
DescriptionFabulous Vintage Royal Danube 1886 Teapot Ceramic Collectibles |
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Antique Royal Danube 1886 Yellow Teapot Greeting Card Set
Sale Price: $18.00 |
DescriptionFabulous Vintage Royal Danube Teapot Tea pot 1886 Collectibles |
The Legends Of Kind Lucky Cats
In Japan, these figures are exhibited in front of shops, restaurants and businesses. According to folk wisdom, a raised right paw brings good luck, while a left raised paw brings clients. The lucky cats come in different forms: statues, key rings, flasks with air fresheners, etc.
When looking at the Manekineko, you might think that it's waving. In fact, it's calling you to come closer and do something. In the East (particularly in Japan), a person who beacons someone will raise their hand and move their fingers until they attract attention. Europeans do it similarly, but with their hand directed toward themselves. The cats for the Western markets often have a "Europeanized" paw direction.
The meaning of the raised paw changed over time. Cats with two raised paws are the best (just in case). It's believed that the higher the paw, the more luck the cat will draw.
The traditional color for "lucky cats" is a mix of white, black and red - the so-called "tricolor". The "tricolor" is common for the Japanese Bobtails. Along with the classical coloring they also make the following one-color figurines: White (purity), Black (reflects evil), Red (drives away evil and disease), Golden (wealth), and Pink (love).
Typically, the cats wear collars and bells. This symbolism has its roots in ancient times, when domestic cats in wealthy families wore collars and bells (to locate the pet). The figures can also wear a bib – clothing for cats in ancient families. Sometimes they are depicted with a coin (koban – worth about one thousand dollars) in their paws, to attract good luck and wealth. The figurines of cats with coins are often used as piggy banks.
There are many legends associated with these cats:
Temple Cat: A wealthy lord was hiding under a tree during a storm near a temple. Suddenly he saw the priest's cat waving to him. He followed the cat, and the next moment lightning struck the tree under which he was hiding. Soon the lord and the priest became friends, and the temple became very prosperous. When the priest's cat died, the first Maneki Neko prototype was made in its honor.
Young Lady: A young lady had a beloved cat. One night the cat began to drag her away. Another woman (her hostess) decided that the cat was bewitched and cut its head off. The cat's head flew off and crushed a snake ready to attack. The young lady was truly saddened by her pet's death. One man brought her a wooden cat figure to gladden her.
Old Woman: One old woman was so poor that she had to sell her cat. Later, her cat appeared to her in a dream and advised her to make a cat figurine from clay. In the morning the old woman did as advised and sold the figure. She started to make more figurines and sell them - thus she became very rich.
The image of Maneki Neko had a great influence on modern culture: the "Hello, Kitty!" character and the "Manekineko" book by Bruce Sterling, where the paw gesture is the symbol of a secret network based on artificial intelligence. This talisman in commonly used in feng shui. You can build your own figures of the feng shui lucky cats; they will draw luck and wealth into your home.
About the Author
Jakob Jelling runs http://www.fengshuicrazy.com which teaches the ancient art of feng shui. Please visit his website to learn more about feng shui lucky cats.