Maneki Neko - Tokoname, the Familiar Style
猫 - 常滑

Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is one of the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan." Though actually, Tokoname has many different operating kilns in its region. After WWII, Tokoname became known for the classic round-faced Neko, usually holding a Koban (Edo era coin).

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Last Updated: 06/04/2012

 
 
Various Kilns / Production Companies
5.5cm (2.25") and larger
 
"American" style Maneki Neko
These four are a twist on the usual Tokoname Neko. Their raised paws are facing palm in and the coins are round with a dollar symbol.
One, however, is holding a money bag instead.  They also feature blue eyes.



13.5cm
Purchased:
Ebay
also on Tomimoto Kiln
19cm
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
19cm
Purchased: Ebay
also on Tomimoto Kiln
22cm / Promo from Canon
Purchased: Ebay
also in Mascots/Characters
 
Tokoname Neko with bell or coin collars, not holding koban


 
Purchased: Yahoo Japan Purchased: Yahoo Japan Purchased:  Ebay From the estate of the talented (and sadly late) Pat Morita
Purchased:  Ebay


Purchased:  Yahoo Japan *Purchased:  Yahoo Japan 31cm
Purchased:  Yahoo Japan
25cm
Purchased:  Yahoo Japan



 
*Purchased:  Yahoo Japan *Purchased:  Yahoo Japan has a "7" stamped by his tail
Gift from Hubby
 
 
Tokoname Neko holding koban coin



Purchased:  Ebay 23cm
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
damaged in shipment /
repaired by me
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
damaged in shipment /
repaired by me


 
26cm
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
23cm
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
damaged in shipment /
repaired by me
Purchased: Yahoo Japan



Purchased: Yahoo Japan Purchased: Yahoo Japan Purchased: Yahoo Japan Purchased: Yahoo Japan



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27cm
Purchased: Yahoo Japan
27cm
*Purchased: Yahoo Japan
"Big Tama"
16" gift from my sis, Brenna
Purchased: Tokyo Foods - Cincinnati
Purchased: Yahoo Japan





Purchased: Yahoo Japan
damaged in shipment /
repaired by me
Purchased: Ebay Purchased: Yahoo Japan
damaged in shipment /
repaired by me
Purchased: Yahoo Japan


 
Purchased: Yahoo Japan Gift from a friend Purchased:  Ebay From the estate of the talented (and sadly late) Pat Morita
Purchased:  Ebay


Purchased:  Enriching Spaces Purchased:  Yahoo Japan Purchased:  Yahoo Japan 21cm
Purchased:  Yahoo Japan




 
*Purchased:  Yahoo Japan Purchased: Ebay Loaned this one to a conservatory for a show and, of course, it came back broken. So I am covering it in mirrors! Lots of progress pics on my flickr page.
Purchased: 
Enriching Spaces
 
 
 
 
 

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