Athenian Owl Ornament
$19.95 at The Getty Museum.
This resin ornament featuring an Athenian owl framed by olive branches was inspired by a Greek vessel in the Getty Museum's collection.- Dimensions: 3 inches L x 3 inches W - Material: Resin - Includes gift packaging - Made in China - Item #: ORNVSL1 The owl was the symbol of the city of Athens. On this red-figure kalpis, an owl stands framed by olive branches, each bearing one fruit. This decoration is unusual for a kalpis, yet the image would have been familiar to any Athenian because the owl, shown with…
