Burma, late 19th/early 20th century | Owl

Burma
late 19th/early 20th century
Owl

carved wood
37.2cm. high; 14 ½ in.

Condition Report:
Charning object, with typical signs of wear. Left side proper with age split. Probable chip to beak. And loss to pivoting wing top on left side proper. Evidence of historic worm. Surface with ingrained dirt and old marks and scratches consistent with age. Reverse with adhesive label with accession number. Fragmenting to base.
A sculptural piece.

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