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Re: New sculpture: Maneki Neko (Japanese good luck cat)
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Thu, 23 Jan 2003 13:13:23 GMT
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I couldn't get the detail images to load. Is there a problem with the html?
I got the thumbnails just fine, though.
Adrian
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http://www.brickfrenzy.com
In lugnet.build.sculpture, William R. Ward writes:
> The Maneki Neko, literally "Beckoning Cat," is a good luck charm used widely in
> Japanese business establishments and homes. It is believed to invite in fortune
> and good luck to its owner. In Japan, the hand sign to ask someone to come
> towards you is made with the palm facing down and fingers towards the person,
> and moving the hand in a scooping sort of motion; it is the direct opposite of
> the American hand signal for the same thing. The Maneki Neko is carrying a
> koban (gold coin from the Edo Period). The characters translate to "ten million
> ryou." (the ryou is an archaic unit of money in Japan)
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> Noted features include:
> * Raised mosaic of the kanji characters on the coin
> * Detachable arms
> * Open on the bottom but reinforced with plates (idea copied from LEGO's Yoda
> sculpture set)
> * Some SNOT work on the hands
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> There is some discoloration of some bricks; I used old bricks from yard sales
> and similar sources instead of brand new ones, so there are some yellowed white
> bricks.
>
> For pictures and detailed descriptions, see my web site:
> http://www.wards.net/~bill/lego/sculpture/maneki-neko/
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> You can also view the pictures on Brickshelf:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=32077
>
> All feedback is welcome!
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