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Subject:	Re: New sculpture: Maneki Neko (Japanese good luck cat)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.build.sculpture
Date:	Thu, 23 Jan 2003 19:49:23 GMT
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Will, Very nice. Whenever I go to a Japanese import shop I see lots of this little guy in porcelain. That's a very unique idea for a Lego sculpture. Bruce

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		Re: New sculpture: Maneki Neko (Japanese good luck cat)
(...) Thanks! Yes they are pretty ubiquitous in Japanese shops. Some Chinese restaurants have them too. There are actually several kinds; some are for good luck and some are for money; the kanji on the coin the cat is holding and which arm is raised (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)

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		New sculpture: Maneki Neko (Japanese good luck cat)
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 (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc) !

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