@SFOMuseum Twitter Posts Tagged cats This is SFO Museum's archive of the @SFOMuseum Twitter account. There are 35 posts and this is page 2 of 3. See all the tags or all the Twitter posts that have been archived so far.

Some #Chinese myths insist that #cats can see spirits in the dark, which may explain the prevalence of cat-shaped night-lights such as this one during the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). #Caticons This tweet was posted on September 29, 2018.

A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The #Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons #Caturday #cats This tweet was posted on September 01, 2018.

Turquoise temple cats are regarded as symbols of good luck in many Chinese traditions. Offered in a variety of poses, temple #cats were typically created in matching pairs. #caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on September 01, 2018.

The origins of turquoise-glazed Chinese ceramics date to the 8th century, when potteries in China expanded during a period of industrialization under the Tang Dynasty (618–907). #caticons #caturday #cats This tweet was posted on September 01, 2018.

This exhibition was made possible by a generous loan from @MingeiMuseum. "Maneki Neko: Japanese #BeckoningCat" is on display post-security, in Terminal 2. https://t.co/yLeWIMuL97 #beckoningcats #cats #cat This tweet was posted on August 16, 2018.

Maneki neko most often feature a colorful bib attached to their necks. #Bibs, referred to as #kibuse, frequently appear on #cats and dogs in Edo period (1615–1868) woodblock prints. #beckoningcats This tweet was posted on August 16, 2018.

See "#Caticons: The #Cat in #Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. #cats https://t.co/9YU4UPpD9m This tweet was posted on August 13, 2018.

See "#Caticons: The #Cat in #Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #cats This tweet was posted on August 02, 2018.

#Gallé #cats are prized for their magnetic smiles, and some include a locket framing a humorous picture of a dog. #caticons #cat This tweet was posted on August 02, 2018.

World renowned for his exquisite art glass, #ÉmileGallé’s firm also produced ceramic items, often with the #cat as his subject. Life-sized #ceramic sculptures are his most famous #feline creations and are simply referred to as #Gallé #cats. #caticons This tweet was posted on August 02, 2018.

Our newest exhibition "#Caticons: The Cat in Art" explores the history of the #cat and its allure through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. "Caticons" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #cats This tweet was posted on July 20, 2018.

This exhibition was made possible by a generous loan from @MingeiMuseum. "Maneki Neko: Japanese #BeckoningCat" is on display post-security, in Terminal 2. https://t.co/yLeWIMuL97 #BeckoningCats #caturday #cats #cat This tweet was posted on June 30, 2018.