White Owl Figurine Alabaster Stone Made by Greece Pegasus Height: 13cm (15cm including base) Width: 8cm x 6cm (base width: 11cm x 8cm) This is a white owl figurine made of alabaster stone, manufactured by Greece Pegasus. The blue eyes, reminiscent of the Aegean Sea, are impressive, and it is said to have a protective meaning. In Greek mythology, the owl is considered the messenger of the goddess Athena and is a symbol of various things around the world, making it very popular. In Japan, it is also called "Fukurou" (福来, meaning "good fortune coming") and "Fukurou" (不苦労, meaning "no hardship"), and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in business. Alabaster stone, also known as gypsum, is a translucent white stone similar to marble. It has fine particles and is softer than marble, so it is often used for decorative purposes such as sculptures. There is a chip at the tip of the ear tufts, and it seems that it was originally a little more pointed. There are also some other minor scratches, but they are not noticeable. Please check the images. The Tawny Owl on the base plate refers to the round-faced Eurasian eagle-owl, so it does not match this statue with ear tufts. However, it is the perfect size, so I will include it. It looks better on the base (^^) As this is an old item, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. Thank you for your understanding as a vintage item.