Solar Waving Lucky Cat Figurine, Mini Maneki-Neko in Gold or White

Set it in a bright spot and watch its paw start to wave. This mini lucky cat runs on a small solar panel built into its base, so it waves without batteries, cords or switches. Sit it on a sunny windowsill, an office desk or your car dashboard, and its raised paw keeps beckoning as long as there's light.

The Story Behind the Wave

The beckoning cat, known in Japan as maneki-neko, is a traditional symbol of good fortune and a warm welcome. You'll often see one waving from shop counters and restaurant entrances. This one holds a gold coin-shaped charm and wears a red collar with a bell and a teal bib, just like the classic figure. Our guide to what Maneki Neko means explains where the tradition comes from and what the raised paw is said to signify.

Choose Your Finish

Gold: A shiny, all-gold cat with red ears, the most recognizable lucky cat look.

White: A white cat with yellow spots, red-tipped ears and a gold base.

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Where to Put It

• On a car dashboard, where it can catch daylight
• On an office desk near a window
• By a shop register or reception counter to greet customers
• On a windowsill or bookshelf at home

It needs enough light to move, so dim corners will keep it still. Place it on a flat, level surface in a well-lit spot. Keep it dry, and if it gets wet, wipe it with an absorbent cloth.

A Classic Good-Luck Gift

A lucky cat is a traditional gift for someone opening a shop, starting a new job or moving into a new home. Its small size also makes it an easy gift for coworkers, teachers, friends and family.

See more beckoning cats in our maneki-neko collection, or browse more figures in our cat figurines range.

Choose gold or white and give your desk, dashboard or shop counter a little waving companion.