Vintage Circa 1970 Chinese Shiwan Pottery Clay Owl Atop Rock Figurine

Up for sale is a Vintage Circa 1970 Chinese Shiwan Pottery Clay Owl Atop Rock Figurine! It measures 6 1/2” tall. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minimal signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This vintage Chinese Shiwan pottery figurine features a detailed owl perched atop a craggy rock base and dates to circa 1970. Handcrafted in the traditional Guangdong mudware ceramic style, the sculpture highlights a combination of unglazed stoneware textures alongside matte and glossy hand-painted glaze accents. The owl displays intricately incised feather patterns across its wings, body, and tail, complemented by dark glossy eyes and a deeply glazed, sculpted rock perch. This piece showcases the expressive artistry, naturalistic animal forms, and classic folk traditions that define mid-to-late 20th century Asian ceramic craftsmanship. The strong visual contrast between the matte, textured body of the bird and the dark, lustrous finish of the base captures the unique material qualities, tactile depth, and artistic character prized by collectors of traditional Chinese mudware figures.

♦️$10.75 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)