Description

The owl's body is turned to the right. Its head with its strong hook-shaped beak is turned and looks at the viewer head-on. The eyes are outlined with orange-red enamel, the pupils have been lost. Three red circular eyes stand out on the blue-green wings. The bird's tail is decorated with hallmarks; A pearl band can be seen around the neck, which may be intended to emphasize the pattern of the plumage.

Brooches (clothing pins) like these were used in ancient times both as jewelry and to fasten garments.