{"product_id":"antiqued-brass-owl-sculpture","title":"Antiqued Brass Owl Sculpture: The Nocturnal Guardian","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRevered as the celestial vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi, this antiqued brass owl sculpture embodies silent, watchful prosperity. The deep oxidation intensifies its commanding, nocturnal presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A deep, midnight-brown oxidation settles into the crevices, dramatically isolating the warm, golden brass highlights along the feather tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture\/form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The figure adopts a robust, grounded stance, utilizing its rounded silhouette to project unshakeable stability and quiet authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey iconographic attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Large, radial eyes are framed by a striking, geometric brow line, capturing the intense, unblinking gaze of the nocturnal hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Hundreds of individual overlapping feathers are intricately hand-chased into the solid metal, providing a rich, highly tactile surface texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Owl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn traditional Indian folklore, the owl, or \u003ci\u003eUlu\u003c\/i\u003e, is celebrated as the vahana of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and spiritual abundance. Because it navigates flawlessly through the dark, the bird represents profound wisdom and the ability to see truth beyond surface illusions. Master foundry artisans have abstracted this mythological guardian into a dense, stylized metal owl figure. By chemically darkening the recesses and polishing the raised edges, the craftsman transforms a simple animal cast into a dramatic study of light and shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this highly tactile piece on a dark mahogany bookshelf or a leather-topped executive desk, where its intense gaze can anchor the room. It serves brilliantly as a brass owl sculpture for study desk decor, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate geometric animal forms. Standing approximately 6.9 inches tall, the figure shares the approximate vertical stature of a standard wooden bookend, establishing a contained focal point without overwhelming the workspace. At 2.65 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast metal provides undeniable grounding stability to the tabletop. The rigorous manual discipline required to individually engrave hundreds of uniform feathers validates this dark brass night bird statue as an elite corporate or graduation gift. To complete your intellectual arrangement, consider adding an antique brass lion card holder, establishing a rich vignette that anchors your workspace with traditional animal motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193495670959,"sku":"VSP-148","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/185_Compressed.jpg?v=1762253680","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antiqued-brass-owl-sculpture","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}