The Japanese Lucky Cat is the most popular lucky charm in Japanese culture. They are traditionally called maneki-neko, which literally translates to beckoning cat; their characteristically upright paw is said to beckon good fortune for their owner.
There are three options available and each has it's own meaning:
The white Japanese kanji characters on the red box on the left mean good luck.
Please select the design you would like using the drop down menu.
Cat size: 5.5cm / 2.5 inches tall
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 7.5cm (box dimensions)
Our Pickup service is a convenient way for you to order online and collect your purchase in person at the Museum. Simply select the Pickup option at checkout.
We offer FREE delivery on UK-only orders over £50 (this does not apply to the Print on Demand service). FREE delivery will be calculated based on the total value of the order after discounts have been applied.
UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch
Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)
Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)
Please be aware that orders to International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product.
Weight Restriction
There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.
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