Japanese Ceramic Maneki Neko Cat Piggy Bank Vtg Chokin Bako White Welcome ST88 ox Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wood Serving

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wood Serving Tray w/ Box

A crack on the side

Word on the paper (fukinagashi): Get cool

Acquired from an antique auction in Tajimi

Rust on the inside of gold cup and outside of the inside cup

Japanese Ceramic Maneki Neko Cat Piggy Bank Vtg Chokin Bako White Welcome ST88 ox Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wood ServingVtg Japanese Ceramic Maneki Neko Piggy Bank This is a vintage Japanese ceramic piggy bank in the shape of a maneki neko cat (beckoning cat). It is a white and orange calico cat with a red collar with a gold tag that says fuku , or "fortune" on it. It holds a koban gold coin that says sen man ryo, or "10 million ryo" on it. Ryo was a currency used during the Edo period. It has a slot at the back of the head to put coins. There are small holes on the