Steuben Crystal Hippopotamus Figurine

This is a fine lead crystal figurine depicting a hippopotamus, likely designed by artist Lloyd Atkins for Steuben Glass. The piece is crafted from high-quality, brilliant, hand-blown and hand-finished colorless crystal. It features a minimalist, stylized aesthetic common to late 20th-century American art glass. The form is smooth and rounded, capturing the heavy, volumetric essence of the animal with sculptural simplicity. Dimensions appear to be approximately 3 to 4 inches in length. Notable features include the integrated, stubby legs and a smooth, polished surface that reflects light with high clarity and no internal inclusions. While no maker's mark is visible in this specific angle, Steuben pieces are typically signed with a fine diamond-point script 'Steuben' on the base. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or significant fleabites. Minor shelf wear on the resting points of the feet is expected for a vintage piece of this age, likely dating from the 1960s to 1980s. The craftsmanship is superior, displaying the iconic 'liquid' look that characterizes premium crystal production.