A JAPANESE BRONZE 'OWL' LANTERN
A JAPANESE BRONZE 'OWL' LANTERN

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A JAPANESE BRONZE 'OWL' LANTERN
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The pierced body of the owl with lamp fitment to the interior, a ring loop handle to the top
14 in. (36 cm.) high
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An owl has three eyelids: one for blinking, one for sleeping and one for keeping the eye clean and healthy.

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