The Forbidden City Cat | Emperor Cat Coaster

The Emperor Cats Series - Gift from the Palace Museum

In Ming Dynasty, in the imperial palace, the most popular pets are the cats. According to a history compile in Wanli (《万历野获篇》), the cats got the emperor's favor can get a title, such as "xx supervisor". There was a cat house in the palace with 3-4 persons in charge of this organization, taking care of all the titled cats.

The cat is hand painted, and the pattern around the coaster plate is actually from the antique "Cloisonne Enamel Flower Pattern Bamboo Box" during the reign of Emperor Qianlong preserved at the Palace Museum. 

Details & Specs:

• Feature: Washable
• Material: Ceramic, cork, with diatom ooze and UV printing
• Diameter: 4.06" (10.3cm)
• Thickness: 0.28" (0.7cm)
• Package Size: 5.24" x 5.24" x 0.67"(13.3cm x 13.3cm x 1.7cm)

*Note: the coaster is made of ceramics and is fragile, so please be careful dropping and using. This material is of liquid and color absorption, please avoid leaving tea or colored drinks on it, if this happens, please water clean it in time.