Bidspirit auction | A Gilt Brass Owl Figurine

A Gilt Brass Owl Figurine Set with Turquoise and Coral Coloured Insets - A decorative figurine of an owl crafted from a gold-toned metal, likely gilt brass. The owl is depicted in a stylized standing pose on two tripod feet with prominent ear tufts. The body and head are extensively inset with numerous small, circular turquoise-coloured cabochons. The lower back and tail section are decorated with rectangular coral-coloured insets. The face features intricate scrolled wirework around large circular eyes and a pointed beak. The eyes are composed of white and black circular elements, possibly glass or enamel. This piece is in the style of mid-20th-century Asian decorative arts, often attributed to Chinese or Nepalese manufacture. No maker's marks or signatures are visible.