Owl of Wisdom Bronze Desk Presse Papier - Paperweight - Goddess Athena symbol

$ 46.05

Culture: Greek Handmade: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece Format: Statue Title: OWL OF WISDOM BRONZE PRESSE PAPIER - PAPERWEIGHT Style: Realism Year of Production: 2022 Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Europe Subject: Art, Mythology, Owls, Athens, Ancient, Desk Type: Paperweight Size: Small Production Technique: Carving

Description

OWL OF WISDOM BRONZE PRESSE PAPIER - PAPERWEIGHT The owl was the symbol for Athena, goddess of wisdom and strategy. According to myth, an owl sat on Athena's blind side, so that she could see the whole truth. In Ancient Greece, the owl was a symbol of a higher wisdom, and it was also a guardian of the Acropolis. All our bronze items, are cast in Greece, using the traditional 'lost wax' method. As nothing is mass-produced, there will inevitably be slight variations in patination and colouring. Each piece is, therefore, unique.(55-011-B) Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Pure Bronze Diameter: 10 cm(3.9 inches) Weight : 300 g