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This clock is attributed to French animalier Charles Valton. Valton, known for his sculptures of lions and other big cats, likely modeled this clock featuring a small, domesticated cat lovingly rubbing against its base. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on March 30, 2019.

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 This tweet was posted on February 23, 2019.

Cats were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society and religion. Their importance was reflected in numerous depictions of cats, such as these, in the Egyptian Revival style of the early 20th century. #caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on February 23, 2019.

Don't have a cat to keep you up at night? This late 18th-early 19th century cat night light with its wide eyes can help! #Caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on February 09, 2019.

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 #cat #cats #caturday This tweet was posted on November 10, 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 #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

#Kutani ware remained obscure in the West until pieces were shown at the #Paris Exhibition of 1867, where the #porcelain was admired for its beauty and durability. #caticons #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

The #Kutani kilns in #Japan were established in the late 1600s, and crafted sculpture for the export market, where the cat was a favorite subject. #caticons #cats #caturday #cat This tweet was posted on October 20, 2018.

Cats decorated an array of Art Nouveau items, including pottery made by the iconic British firm Royal Doulton, which produced fine earthenware with exemplary surface decoration. #Caticons #Caturday This tweet was posted on October 06, 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.