sculpture

Object NameSculpture

Designer James A. Houston (Canadian, 1921-2005)

Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1972

Techniquecast, cut, copperwheel engraved; sterling silver

SizeH: 14.4 cm, L: 15.9 cm

Accession Number82.4.67

Credit LineBequest of Edwin J. Beinecke, Jr.

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; cast, cut, copperwheel engraved; sterling silver. Irregular triangular shape iceberg with arch-like opening appears to float on irregular faceted block of glass; iceberg component with predominantly matte frosted surface; seal rising towards surface is engraved on one side of the block that represents water; Eskimo in kayak with paddle floats beneath arch-like opening.
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