Explore Palace Museum's feline-themed artworks online

Happy International Cat Day! Did you know that love for cats dates back centuries in China?

At the Palace Museum in Beijing, cats aren't just adorable residents lounging in the courtyards — they're also immortalized in precious works of art. Most of these feline-themed treasures come from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and are crafted in jade. They were used as scholar's desk items, personal accessories, or room decorations.

Want to explore more cat artworks? Head over to the Palace Museum's Digital Collection Library (https://digicol.dpm.org.cn/) and find your kindred spirit from centuries ago.