Owl Art Museum Drink Coasters – Set of 4 with Storage Stand

Museum Drink Coasters Celebrating Owl Art Across Time and Culture

Add a wise and whimsical touch to your table with these museum drink coasters featuring owl paintings from different eras. Each glass coaster showcases a distinctive owl image, including works inspired by Ohara Koson, Le Livre de la Chasse, Charles F.A. Voysey, and an Owl on Magnolia. Together, the set brings blues, browns, and soft neutrals that add a pop of color to any coffee table or bar.

These museum owl coasters are part of the Parastone Museum Gift Collection, a European-designed line that transforms art masterpieces into practical home décor. The artwork is printed beneath smooth glass, protecting the image while keeping the top surface easy to wipe clean. Each coaster includes four rubber feet to help prevent slipping and to safeguard your furniture from scratches and moisture.

Each round glass coaster measures approximately 3⅞ inches in diameter and ⅛ inch thick. The full set weighs about 1.2 lbs and comes with a black metal storage rack that keeps the coasters stacked when not in use. You can explore more designs in our Drink Coasters & Coffee Mugs collection if you would like to mix and match themes on your table.

Owl Art from Different Traditions

The owl images on these museum drink coasters reflect several artistic traditions. Ohara Koson worked in the Japanese shin-hanga movement, creating detailed bird and flower prints with careful line and soft color. Medieval hunting manuscripts, such as Le Livre de la Chasse, present owls in the margins of illuminated pages. Later, designers like Charles F.A. Voysey used stylized owls in Arts and Crafts patterns.

This coaster set gathers those ideas into one compact collection. One owl perches in a stylized tree. Another spreads its wings in a patterned sky. Others sit calmly among branches or magnolia blossoms. Each design highlights a different mood—watchful, elegant, or slightly mysterious—making the set enjoyable to study as you sip your drink.

If you enjoy owl imagery, you might also like pairing this set with a three-dimensional owl statue. Many collectors display the coasters near a snowy owl sculpture such as our Pompon-inspired owl replica for a small themed vignette on a shelf, console, or bar cart.

Symbolism of Owls Around the World

Owls have carried powerful symbolic meanings across cultures. In ancient Egypt and parts of the Mediterranean, they were linked with the realm of the dead and the night. In classical Greece, the owl became the companion of Athena, goddess of wisdom, and a sign of insight and learning. Medieval Europe sometimes saw owls as heralds of misfortune, watching silently from the edges of human life.

In contrast, Japanese owl symbolism often emphasizes good fortune. Owl charms are carried as bringers of luck and protection from suffering. Modern décor keeps all of these meanings in play. When you use these museum drink coasters, you connect with centuries of stories about wisdom, mystery, and protection in the night.

Product Features

• Set of four museum drink coasters with owl paintings from multiple eras.
• Includes designs inspired by Ohara Koson, medieval hunting art, Voysey, and Owl on Magnolia.
• Printed glass surface with artwork sealed underneath for durability.
• Four rubber feet on each coaster to protect table surfaces and reduce slipping.
• Includes black metal storage rack for tidy display and storage.
• Size: 3⅞" × 3⅞" × ⅛". Set weight approximately 1.2 lbs.

Materials & Care

• Material: Printed tempered glass with rubber feet.
• Rack: Powder-coated metal stand.
• Use: Suitable for hot and cold beverages.
• Care: Wipe with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners.

For More Reading from the Web

• Scholarly article on owl symbolism in Greek civilization and the goddess Athena
• Gettysburg College Exhibit – Cultural symbolism of birds, including Japanese traditions

About Owl Symbolism in Art

Because owls hunt at night and see in near darkness, artists often use them as symbols of insight and hidden knowledge. In some traditions, the owl appears as a quiet observer at the edge of a scene, reminding viewers to look more closely. In others, the bird faces forward and meets the viewer’s gaze, turning the moment into a direct exchange.

These museum drink coasters highlight that range of meanings. They work equally well in a cozy reading corner, on a work desk, or as part of a nature-themed coffee table display. For owl lovers, they are a small but thoughtful way to bring favorite birds into daily life.