Called the Maneki Neko, or the beckoning cat, it’s a front-facing figurine that has one hand raised in the air. In some models, this raised paw moves back and forth. The cat is meant to attract ...

The gesture where the cat has its paw raised or moving up and down is seen ... a white Maneki-Neko to fight off conflicts, and a blue figurine for good health.

In Chinese folklore, cats are considered lucky symbols, often depicted with raised paws to attract wealth. A tourist said that she had visited the cat for three days in a row. “Sometimes you ...

In Highgate Hill in London there is a statue of a cat. It sits atop a stone dedicated to its owner - Dick Whittington. While former Mayor of London Richard Whittington is known to have existed ...