It is no secret that Picasso had a fondness for owls. They make appearances in every medium that the artist touched. Just as the artist surrounded himself with his most infamous inspiration, women, he did so with his feathered friends, even adopting a small injured owl that he kept in his studio.
A few other examples of his ceramic items if you follow the link!
Masterworks Fine Art Gallery
A few other examples of his ceramic items if you follow the link!
I do like the owl in this painting as well!