{"product_id":"rare-japanese-early-showa-wooden-maneki-neko-lucky-cat-folk-art-statue","title":"Rare Japanese Early Showa Wooden Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Folk Art Statue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare and authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eJapanese antique wooden Maneki Neko (招き猫)\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eEarly Showa period, circa 1920s–1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eThis remarkable hand-crafted lucky cat is carved from solid wood and finished in a striking black lacquer-style surface with beautifully hand-painted facial details, traditional red accents, and its classic raised paw gesture symbolizing prosperity, protection, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eAntique wooden Maneki Neko examples from the Early Showa era are 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antique Japanese decor, rare collectible, spiritual decor, museum piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"seec0d\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eAdditional Information About This Item\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Maneki Neko\u003cbr data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eEstimated Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Showa Period (circa 1920s–1940s)\u003cbr data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Wood\u003cbr data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" 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