Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Mini Museum, case 15

Donatello

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

Earthenware figure of a green turtle standing on a round (manhole) base, holding a broad, yellow staff. Turtle in green with purple mask, arm bands and knee pads.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDonatello (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Figure of a turtle titled 'Donatello', 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 standing on a round (manhole) base, holding a broad, yellow staff. Turtle in green with purple mask, arm bands and knee pads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.1cm
  • Width: 6.3cm
  • Height: 95mm
  • Width: 70mm
  • Depth: 70mm
  • Weight: 0.1kg (nifill)
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.134-1991

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Record createdNovember 7, 2008
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