Picture No | 10050834 |
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Description | MAGIC CATS OF CHINA |
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These magical spirit-cats perform the vital function of keeping away the rats which would otherwise devour the silkworms : the flowers also keep the worms healthy
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Source | unnamed Chinese artist in Henri Dore, 'Superstitions en Chine', 1st part, Pratiques, volume 2, no 4, plate 221 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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