Actually Japanese in origin " Maneki-Neko", translates as "beckoning cat", but we often associate these cat ornaments as Chinese waving cats. When waving their left paw, they are actually beckoning in friendship & customers, which is why you'll often see them in shops & restaurants. They have been used for centuries to bring prosperity & wealth when following Feng Shui principles, & for some people, they just love the retro aesthetic of these kitsch kitties. Simply add a single AA battery, give his little leg a push, & then he'll swing his pendulum paw day & night for months, beckoning in all the friends & customers he can...hopefully! 15cm Tall Requires 1 x AA battery (not included)