Name: Han-dynasty cats: Furry guardians immortalized in lacquerware
Uploaded: 2026-04-10T11:41:38+08:00
Duration: PT29.967S
Description: Han people sat on floor mats, making their food vulnerable to pests. The solution? Cats! These noble guardians of food can also be found painted on exquisite lacquerware, reflecting their role in a household.

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Han people sat on floor mats, making their food vulnerable to pests. The solution? Cats! These noble guardians of food can also be found painted on exquisite lacquerware, reflecting their role in a household.

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