Large Money Cat
ChinaThe Large Money Cat makes a bold statement with its gold finish, red details and oversized ingot held close to its body. Its raised left paw gives the traditional beckoning gesture, associated with attracting people and customers, while the overall design carries strong prosperity symbolism.
There is quite a lot of symbolism packed into this particular cat. The raised left paw is traditionally said to beckon people, customers and visitors, which is why left-paw Maneki-neko are particularly associated with shops and other customer-facing businesses.
The cat also holds a large gold ingot marked with the Chinese character meaning good fortune or blessing. On the raised paw, another characters are associated with welcoming wealth and bringing in treasure, adding another layer of prosperity symbolism to the design.
The gold, red and green decoration gives this version a particularly cheerful, festive appearance. It is the sort of piece that customers can buy for the symbolism, the colour and the character of the cat itself — or, quite reasonably, all three.
For retailers, the left-paw meaning makes this especially easy to recommend as a gift for a new shop or business, while the gold ingot and prosperity symbols give it an obvious connection with wealth and success.
Please note: Battery compartment does not have a cover and also does not have an on/off button as it is designed to wave constantly. Batteries not included.