{"product_id":"solid-k24-japan-gold-maneki-neko-wealth-sculpture","title":"Escultura de gato de la suerte Maneki-Neko de oro amarillo K24, 101.3 g, figura japonesa moderna de metal precioso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eJapan's beckoning cat, emblem of wealth, customers and opportunity, rendered in K24 yellow gold at approximately 101.3 grams. Compact yet dense in the hand, the figure is a precious-metal sculpture in its own right: the gold is not surface decoration but the object itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Maneki-neko presents a refined, materially driven interpretation of one of Japan's most enduring symbols of prosperity. Rather than relying on elaborate surface ornament, it emphasizes clarity of form, balanced proportions and the visual authority of pure gold, and its compact size is offset by a notable weight that gives a sense of density and permanence when handled. Unlike hollow souvenir figures or gold-plated objects, it functions as a true precious-metal sculpture, at once cultural artifact, collectible and store of value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beckoning cat holds a distinctive place in Japanese visual culture, traditionally associated with attracting wealth, customers and opportunity. The raised paw signals invitation rather than command, a symbolism of steady accumulation and sustained fortune. Rendered in gold, the meaning becomes material: the figure no longer merely represents prosperity, it embodies it, which is why gold Maneki-neko are so often kept as personal assets or the anchor of a collection rather than displayed casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in K24 yellow gold, the sculpture prioritizes mass, density and surface polish. The relative softness of high-purity gold calls for careful finishing, evident in the even surface treatment and controlled rounding of the edges, and the intentionally conservative form reduces stress points for long-term durability. The interior is lightened rather than fully solid throughout, a standard practice in gold sculpture that balances visual mass, structural integrity and material efficiency while preserving high gold content. Examples of this size and purity occupy a narrow, highly desirable niche where cultural symbolism meets precious-metal collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e K24 yellow gold; interior lightened rather than fully solid throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 72.0 mm · Width approx. 42.0 mm · Depth approx. 35.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 101.3 g (estimated packaged weight 1.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7114.19, articles of precious metal other than jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition; overall presentation remains clean and well preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface marks and light wear at the base, consistent with handling and contact rather than damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, distortions or material loss observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as K24 yellow gold with the dimensions and weight recorded here; no third-party assay documentation is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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