Important – Please Read Before Bidding To ensure a smooth and safe international transaction, please note the following: ⸻ ● Import Duties & Taxes Buyers are responsible for import duties, taxes, and customs fees. VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from your country’s customs duties or import taxes. Please check with your customs office for possible additional costs before bidding. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped insured via Japan Post EMS (or via a private courier if EMS is unavailable). Each item is carefully packed for long-distance international transport. ⸻ □ Tax Code (Required for EU & Some Regions) Please provide your tax code after purchase. If not provided, customs may hold or return the shipment. ⸻ ◆ Damage or Issues If your item arrives damaged, please contact us and Catawiki Support within 3 days. Do not leave negative feedback before contacting us — we will help resolve the issue. ⸻ (US Buyers) EMS shipping to the USA is currently suspended. Shipments are made via private courier services. Items containing batteries, knives, or blades cannot be shipped. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Showa Retro Jumbo Triple Maneki Neko / Large Size / Ceramic Piggy Bank / Height approx. 37 cm This is a very rare jumbo-size triple Maneki Neko (lucky cat) ceramic piggy bank, believed to have been produced in the mid-Showa era (1950–1970s). The unique design, where three cats are merged into a single figure, is extremely uncommon and traditionally considered to bring three times the good fortune (“Triple Cats = Triple Luck”), symbolizing prosperity and strong positive energy. The large central cat raises its left paw, which is believed to invite customers, good relationships, and general happiness. The large gold coin features the characters “開運” (Good Fortune) and “千万両” (Countless Wealth), symbolizing success, business prosperity, and financial blessings. There is a coin slot on the back and an opening on the bottom (the lid is missing). ⸻ Approximate Dimensions Height: approx. 37 cm Width: approx. 40 cm Depth: approx. 19 cm ⸻ Condition • Shows signs of age, including scratches, scuffs, stains, and paint wear. • Whiskers on the central cat are missing (see photos). • No cracks or major damage. • A warm and charming vintage Showa-era appearance. Please review the photographs carefully and bid only if you understand the vintage condition. ⸻ Shipping (Packaging and Cost Notes) Due to its large size and the fragile nature of ceramic material, the item will be shipped using double-box packaging with generous protective cushioning. As a result, the package size and weight will increase, and shipping costs may be higher than standard parcels. Thank you for your understanding—safety will be prioritized. ⸻ Recommended Uses • Storefront display, restaurants, cafés • Interior decor for wishing business success • Collectible for lucky charms and Japanese culture • Triple-cat design for triple good fortune