Vintage Rhinestone and Antiqued Brass-Finish Owl Figurine

This is a small decorative figurine of an owl, likely a costume jewelry piece or a small paperweight, held in a hand for scale (approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in height). The item is constructed from a cast metallic alloy with an antiqued brass or bronze-colored finish. The owl is depicted in a stylized, perched position on a simple branch, featuring a prominent vertical tail. The most striking element is the heavy embellishment of black faceted rhinestones or crystals, which are pavé-set around the outer edges of the body, the beak, and filling the large, concentric orbital eye sockets. The textured metalwork simulates feathers on the chest and face with etched lines and scallops. Regarding condition, there is visible wear to the metallic finish, showing some verdigris or corrosion around the feet and branch, consistent with age or exposure to moisture. The top of the head appears to have a jagged or broken edge, suggesting it might have originally been part of a larger assembly or had a hanging loop. The craftsmanship is typical of mid-20th-century costume accessories, possibly dating from the 1960s or 1970s when whimsical animal motifs were highly popular. No maker's marks are visible on the front.