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Owl 2002
Gilt metal, silver, wood, textile | 36.2 x 11.8 x 11.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 200091
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Gilt model of an owl perched on a square plinth and mounted on a wood stand. The owl features in the coat of arms for the City of Leeds.
To celebrate the Millennium, the city commissioned four large gilded models of owls to stands on plinths outside Leeds Civic Hall. These were designed by the City Architect, John Thorp. These original owls are nearly three metres tall; this is a reduction of the same model.Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Councillor Brian Walker, Leader of Leeds City Council, on behalf of the People of Leeds during a visit to the city as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, 11 July 2002.
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Medium and techniques
Gilt metal, silver, wood, textile
Measurements
36.2 x 11.8 x 11.6 cm (whole object)
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Leeds [West Yorkshire]