Not on display

Leonardo

Figure
ca. 1989 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Earthenware figure of a green turtle on two legs, standing on a round (manhole) base, appearing to be holding a sword, with turquoise arm bands, mask and knee pads.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLeonardo (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Figure of a turtle titled 'Leonardo', earthenware, probably made by a Far Eastern manufacturer, designed by Harry James Studio, original concept by Ken Eastman, Copyright owned by Mirage Studios, licensed by Copyright Promotions Ltd., USA, ca. 1989.
Physical description
Earthenware figure of a green turtle on two legs, standing on a round (manhole) base, appearing to be holding a sword, with turquoise arm bands, mask and knee pads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.8cm
  • Width: 7.3cm
Credit line
Given by Mr Paul Greenhalgh
Object history
See C.177 to 178-1991.
Production
Designed by Harry James Studio; original concept by Ken Eastman
Literary referenceTeenage Mutant Hero Turtles
Collection
Accession number
C.133-1991

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Record createdNovember 7, 2008
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