This weekend when we went to the shrines of Nikko we specifically wanted to see the carving of the sleeping cat known as the Nemuri Neko. It is one the most famous carvings in Japan and is found on the lintel in the inner shrine. The cat sleeping depicts peace in the world and on the other side of the carving there are sparrows so supposedly as long as the cat sleeps the sparrows are safe to play.
I have my own sleeping cat and I have to admit that I like mine more! Not particularly artistic but seeing Velvet so relaxed in his cat house makes me smile!
Let the sparrows play!
This weekend when we went to the shrines of Nikko we specifically wanted to see the carving of the sleeping cat known as the Nemuri Neko. It is one the most famous carvings in Japan and is found on the lintel in the inner shrine. The cat sleeping depicts peace in the world and on the other side of the carving there are sparrows so supposedly as long as the cat sleeps the sparrows are safe to play.
I have my own sleeping cat and I have to admit that I like mine more! Not particularly artistic but seeing Velvet so relaxed in his cat house makes me smile!
Let the sparrows play!
8 comments:
He looks like he doesn't have any bones! just a stuffed cat. Ahh to be that relaxed.
I had a cat who enjoyed sleeping like that too, with no worries in the world. Cats can really relax. We could learn from them.
Oh look at him - he's so relaxed he looks like he's oozing off the platform, lol!!!!!
Velvet has done Nemuri Neko one better! I think Velvet's pose is better. Velvet looks much more relaxed and comfortable. I feel the sudden need to stretch out and take a snooze.
The cat carving is beautiful, but can never be as soft and cuddly as yours. :) I like yours better, too.
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I like the way his paws are stretched out in front. So peaceful.
That is a cat without any worries at all.
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