Lucky Cat Museum 2 - Maneki Nekos w Fish
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Maneki Neko w Banner, ceramic+, 2.8" (7 cm) cat, contemporary 
 
A happy cat with a cloth pillow, fish, & tall wood & paper banner. The large black Kanji characters on the banner declare that he will keep your family/household safe & away from harm. The smaller, red chars at the top of the banner say "happiness" & good fortune from now on". From Japan. Note the very large Kanji chars on the back of the wooden stamp. These common chars are called "fuku", meaning "good luck & happiness".