Japanese-inspired “Maneki-neko” (Lucky Cat) Figurine

The raised paw is the beckoning gesture, the one that invites good fortune and prosperity in, and that is why you find these cats sitting by the register in shops that have been open a long time. This one is Japanese inspired, painted in bright traditional colors with careful detail, and standing 7.2 inches tall. Put him on a counter, a desk, or a kitchen shelf, and he makes an easy gift for somebody opening a new business.