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marble owl of Athens
SKU MA-07
Price
£85.00
A gorgeous freestanding marble owl, symbol of Athena goddess of wisdom and intelligence.Lovely delicate incised details.
dimensions: Height: 11cm Width: 7cm Depth front to back: 4cm
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the significance of the owl
Symbol of Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom, intelligence and resourcefulness. She was also the patron deity of Athens, the city to which she gave her name and the gift of the olive.
The owl was frequently depicted in the art and coinage of the city, especially from the 6th century BCE onwards.
about this marble collection
Produced in Greece in the workshop of the Semitekolo family, with whom It's All Greek is proud to have been working since 1999. They also produce the gorgeous bronzes!
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