Otters Playing, (sculpture).

Otters Playing, (sculpture).

Papashvily, George, 1898-1978, sculptor.

Otters Playing, (sculpture).

1968. Dedicated 1982.

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Sculpture: black granite; Base: red brick.

Sculpture: approx. 31 x 33 x 13 in.; Base: approx. 1 1/2 ft. x 52 in. x 21 in.

(Plaque on front of brick base:) GEORGE PAPASHVILY/OTTER'S PLAYING/1968/BLACK GRANITE unsigned

Carved black granite sculpture of two otters playing. One sits atop the granite block and looks down at the other, who is poking his head in a hole in the front; his tail is seen in the hole on the other side. The eyes of the otters are polished raised discs.

Animal -- Otter

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Reading

Administered by CNA Insurance Co., 401 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

Located CNA Plaza, 420 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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