Asian Art

Cultural depictions of cats

The cultural depiction of cats and their relationship to humans is old and stretches back over 9,500 years. Cats are featured in the history of many nations, are the subject of legend, and are a favourite subject of artists and writers.

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See also

• ▸British Museum Department of Asia
• ▸Drum major (marching band)
• ▸Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long

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