Moby Dick

Sculpture

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Moby Dick

Entry/Object ID

1993.08.0011

Description

Glass bowl with an engraving interpreting the mortal struggle between Captain Ahab and the great white whale from Herman Melville's epic novel, Moby Dick.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Glass

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Steuben Glass Works

Date made

1966

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bowl, Decorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Knickknack

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Decorative Furnishings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

9-3/4 in

Width

12 in

Depth

12 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Excellent