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  E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/927509821 Title: The Hermitage Cats : treasures from the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg Author: Nikolai Gol'; Maria Haltunen; Paul Williams; M B Piotrovskiĭ Publisher: London, England : Unicorn Press, [2015] ©2015 ISBN/ISSN: 1910065668 9781910065662 OCLC:927509821

  
  

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The Hermitage Cats : treasures from the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

Author:	Nikolai Gol'; Maria Haltunen; Paul Williams; M B Piotrovskiĭ
Publisher:	London, England : Unicorn Press, [2015] ©2015
Edition/Format:	Print book : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	In ancient Egypt, cats were sacred animals, with the goddess Bastet often depicted in cat form, sometimes taking on the war-like aspect of a lioness. The Romans are often credited with introducing the domestic cat from Egypt to Europe. Several ancient religions believed cats are exalted souls, companions or guides for humans, that are all-knowing but mute so they cannot influence decisions made by humans. In Japan, the maneki neko cat is a symbol of good fortune. Their hidden talents and capabilities are spoken of in the secret language of symbols and allegories. It is aimed at everyone who has a soft spot for our four-legged friends and is inclined to think of the cat as much more than just a "domestic animal."  Read more...
Subjects	Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia) Cats in art -- Exhibitions -- Pictorial works. Cats -- Pictorial works. View all subjects
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