Iittala Toikka Sooty Owl Glass Bird

Originally created while Oiva Toikka was experimenting with various styles to appeal to the Japanese market.  The Sooty Owl's exotic, steamlined look makes this owl one of Toikka's most unique pieces to date.  Inky black color with a gumdrop-shaped body dotted with iridescent blue and orange spots.  The most unique part of the sooty owl is its face.  A beautiful addition to any collection. The separate three-dimensional visage is created in a mold with the expression added later using golden granules ...