Circular wall decoration featuring an original book plate depicting an Athenian Owl.
The owl has been hand cut from a disbound book from 1809. General Zoology or Systematic natural History by George Shaw, M.D.F.R.S. & c. With plates from the first authorities & most select specimens. Engraved principally by Mrs. Griffith. Vol.VII (Part I & Part II) AVES.
Grey painted background of solid beech wood measuring 20cm diameter with a depth of 1.6cm. Matt varnish has been applied to the book page and there is a D ring on the back for hanging.