AMA Epictetus Owl of Athena (Minerva) Bronze Statue on a Greek Marble Base

Description

Owl, the famous symbol of wisdom. Ancient Greeks were calling it "glaucous" - meaning open blue color- because of owl's shining and sparkling eyes. In ancient times, owl was connected with wisdom, traditionally representing or accompanying Goddess Athena (Minerva in Roman). Our owl statue is made by top quality bronze, oxidized to take a greenish/antique style. It is based on a square Greek marble base! This is a very elegant piece of art for home or office decoration. A great gift idea for those interested in art, ancient history and mythology! “One more word about giving instruction as to what the world ought to be. Philosophy in any case always comes on the scene too late to give it... When philosophy paints its gloomy picture then a form of life has grown old. It cannot be rejuvenated by the gloomy picture, but only understood. Only when the dusk starts to fall does the owl of Minerva spread its wings and fly”.  G.W.F. Hegel, Philosophy of Right (1820). * In case you would prefer our Bronze Owl without marble base, you may check our listing here: www..co.uk/dp/B015Q1BWJK