A tiny (48 mm) Greek owl carved in purple fluorite. The wise owl was the symbol of the goddess Athena and by extension the city of Athens. The small precious stone sculpture was likely carried as a votive idol or protective amulet, c.4th century BC, Bertolami Fine Art. pic.twitter.com/lmwlTkEAhl
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