Owl 1735 - 1745

This small, porcelain owl was produced by the Meissen Manufactory in Germany between 1735 and 1745. The piece is a fine example of the intricate detail and realistic representation characteristic of Meissen's porcelain figures. The owl's plumage is rendered in meticulous detail with black and white stripes and spots. The piece, which is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the Meissen manufactory's ability to produce high-quality, naturalistic representations of the natural world.