Owl 1745 - 1765

This ceramic owl, likely produced in the Staffordshire potteries of England between 1745 and 1765, demonstrates the Whieldon type of earthenware, notable for its distinctive lead-glazed surface with a mottled brown and white color scheme. The realistic depiction of the owl, with its detailed feathers and perched posture, showcases the artistry of this type of pottery production. The piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.