{"product_id":"rorstrandロールストランド1900年初頭のフクロウと睡蓮のアールヌーヴォーユーゲントシュティールの何か笑高さ約13h18l17w","title":"Rörstrand, early 1900s, Art Nouveau\/Jugendstil owl and water lily…something. Haha. Approx. 13cm H x 18cm L x 17cm W","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's for sale, and yet... \"something\"? What on earth does that mean?! (# ﾟДﾟ)‼\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, my apologies. (｡-人-｡)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis owl was passed on by someone who lovingly and forcefully insisted, \"This is a candlestick! This owl is about 125 years old, but it's undamaged and in wonderful condition!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly. It's amazing it's remained undamaged 🦉\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, I disagree✋ that it's a candlestick. I suspect it was originally an inkwell, and there was probably a small lid on top of the water lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a candlestick, wouldn't the diameter of the candle holder part (approx. 2.8cm D) be a bit too large? The shape of the inner upper part of the water lily flower suggests a lid was attached...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, there's no reason to deny it's a candlestick either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flow of \"owl → night → dark → candlelight\" is natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theory of \"owl → wisdom → books → pen → inkwell\" might also work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you all think?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis owl certainly knows, but it won't tell me, LOL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"something\" is a very rare Art Nouveau\/Jugendstil owl and water lily from Rörstrand, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an owl with a wonderfully tasteful presence and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a water lily and an owl is also mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs there some meaning behind the water lily leaves, the water lily flower, and the owl?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could display a pinecone, find a small lidded container to set in it and use it as an inkpot, or use it as a candle holder for thicker candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut even without trying to do anything with it, just placing it and looking at it is enjoyable and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis owl. It speaks to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is wear and small scratches due to age and use. No chips or other major damage worth noting, and it is in beautiful, good antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchases from our online store are considered personal imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware in advance that any customs duties incurred will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Tanaka Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53566479696199,"sku":"459","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3798\/4839\/files\/original_1a68ff30-af6a-4a13-a386-a84f5d82ad7e.jpg?v=1774155934","url":"https:\/\/antiktanaka.com\/en-us\/products\/rorstrand%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%83%a9%e3%83%b3%e3%83%891900%e5%b9%b4%e5%88%9d%e9%a0%ad%e3%81%ae%e3%83%95%e3%82%af%e3%83%ad%e3%82%a6%e3%81%a8%e7%9d%a1%e8%93%ae%e3%81%ae%e3%82%a2%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%83%8c%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b4%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a6%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b2%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a5%e3%83%86%e3%82%a3%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%81%ae%e4%bd%95%e3%81%8b%e7%ac%91%e9%ab%98%e3%81%95%e7%b4%8413h18l17w","provider":"Antique Tanaka Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}