Japanese Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Pendulum Wall Clock – Right Paw Raised, Holding Tai Fish – Seto Ware, Craft Yuuki

🐾 Maneki Neko Pendulum Wall Clock with Tai Fish – Craft Yuuki

This charming Maneki Neko ceramic pendulum wall clock features a gentle, smiling expression, softly rounded paws, and a tail that sways calmly with the passage of time.
Holding a traditional sea bream (tai) under its arm, this piece brings a sense of warmth, joy, and auspicious charm to any space.

The raised right paw symbolizes the invitation of wealth and financial good fortune, while the tai fish—long associated in Japan with celebration and prosperity—adds an extra layer of meaning.
Easy to hang with the hook on the back, this clock is perfect for homes, shops, or as a thoughtful and meaningful gift.

🎨 About the Artist – Craft Yuuki

Craft Yuuki was founded in 1997 by ceramic artist Kiyotaka Yamazaki in Seto, Aichi Prefecture—one of Japan’s most historic pottery towns with over 1,000 years of ceramic tradition.
After training at a major Seto porcelain manufacturer, Yamazaki established his own studio and now creates every piece entirely by hand, from design and sculpting to finishing.

Each clock carries subtle variations that reflect the warmth and individuality of handmade craftsmanship.

🌿 “Real Kawaii” – Warmth with Character

Inspired by animals and birds, Yamazaki’s work is guided by his philosophy of “Real Kawaii”—a balance between lifelike realism and gentle cuteness.
Using traditional mold-making techniques (not slip casting), he preserves soft expressions and textures that give each piece its own personality.

Every Maneki Neko clock is more than a timepiece—it is a small ceramic sculpture designed to bring comfort and calm to everyday life.

🍀 The Meaning of the Maneki Neko and Tai Fish

In Japanese culture, the Maneki Neko is believed to invite good fortune, with the raised right paw symbolizing wealth and success.
The sea bream (tai), often served at celebrations, represents happiness, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings.

Combined with the tradition of gifting clocks to mark new chapters in life, this Maneki Neko pendulum wall clock makes a meaningful gift for housewarmings, shop openings, or anyone wishing for lasting good fortune.