Greek Hellenistic Pottery Mold-Made Owl
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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A mold-made pottery owl, perched with its wings folded and head turned slightly to the side. The owl is a symbol of Athena, and often shown accompanying her; Athena was the patron of Athens, and so the owl became a symbol of Athens and its government. This type of figure may have been votive, given as an offering in a temple or kept at a home altar. Size: 2.75" W x 5.8" H (7 cm x 14.7 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private collection of James Farmer, Maryland
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#120509
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A mold-made pottery owl, perched with its wings folded and head turned slightly to the side. The owl is a symbol of Athena, and often shown accompanying her; Athena was the patron of Athens, and so the owl became a symbol of Athens and its government. This type of figure may have been votive, given as an offering in a temple or kept at a home altar. Size: 2.75" W x 5.8" H (7 cm x 14.7 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private collection of James Farmer, Maryland
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#120509
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Intact; details have been obscured by age but shape is clear.
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Greek Hellenistic Pottery Mold-Made Owl
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