BronzeIndia , Orissa, 19th century Dimensions: Height 6,5 cm by 3,5 cmWeight: 30,1 gramsSmall bronze of an owl standing on her two legs, a round body and two small wings. On her head is a jewel-like finial. She is leaning slightly to the back as if to take off in any second. Miniature bronzes like these were crafted by a tribe called Khond in Orissa, as ritual objects.