Flame-worked Glass Penguin Figurine

This is a small, handcrafted glass figurine of a stylized penguin, likely created using a lampworking or flame-working technique. The figurine stands approximately 2 to 3 inches tall and is constructed from opaque and semi-opaque glass rods. The primary body is rendered in high-gloss jet black glass, featuring an elongated neck and integrated tail. A contrasting white glass panel is fused to the front to represent the bird's belly, and the feet are formed from flattened white glass loops. The head features applied 'googly' eyes—white glass spheres with dark pupils—and a distinctive, tapered bright red beak that provides a sharp pop of color. The style is whimsical and cartoonish, reminiscent of mid-to-late 20th-century glass trinkets often produced in regions like Murano, Italy, or by artisanal glass blowers at fairs and studios. The condition appears fair to good; there are no obvious large fractures, but the surface of the red beak shows some minor scuffing or matte residue, and the base of the feet shows slight signs of shelf wear. No visible maker's marks or signatures are present, which is common for small glass novelties of this type. The craftsmanship is expressive, utilizing the natural surface tension of molten glass to create smooth, rounded contours.

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