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Ancient Greek Owl Handle

127.6g. and 56.3mm x 40.7mm x 34.3mm

Purchased from N. Auctions, United Kindgom in December 2023.

From a Private European Collection

An amazing, well-detailed and highly attractive example. This heavy piece is extremely rare.

The symbol of the patron goddess of the city of Athens - Athena - was the owl. In Greek mythology, this bird represents wisdom.

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4th-3rd century B.C. - Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek Bronze Owl handle

Archaeology

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