Owl Vermilion Ink Pad Holder

A beautifully cast brass ink pad holder in the form of an owl, retaining its original vermilion ink pad and presented in its signed paulownia wood box. Produced by Miyata, the piece is dated December 14, 1986, and combines practical function with sculptural charm.

The owl, long regarded in Japan as a symbol of wisdom and good fortune, lends this everyday writing tool a quietly ceremonial presence.