figurine

Object NamePorpoise

Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)

Maker Lloyd D. Atkins (American, 1922-2002)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1964

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueTooled

SizeOverall H: 13.2 cm, W: 7.6 cm, L: 24.3 cm

Accession Number89.4.161

Credit LineGift of Steuben Glass

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; tooled. Medium sculpture of a jumping porpoise. The arched form of the animal is resting on the tip of its nose and the tail fin. Two side fins and a back fin are added to the body. Small, bulging eyes protrude from the side of its head.
Provenance

Source Steuben Glass, Inc. (American, founded 1903)