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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI bought this one for the colour. Blue Gnu Ltd, an officially recognised producer of ceramic Superlambananas, made the figures in a number of colours before production stopped. Most follow the bright yellow of the original sculpture, while this less common version has a uniform glossy pink glaze. The colour gives the familiar shape a completely different character and turns it into a strong decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Gnu Ltd stamp is on the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure measures approximately 19 cm long and 15 cm high. It is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese artist Taro Chiezo designed the Superlambanana for the 1998 Art TransPennine exhibition. The unlikely combination of a lamb and a banana serves two purposes: it humorously warns of the dangers of genetic engineering while also referring to Liverpool’s maritime history and the regular import and export of bananas and wool through the city’s docks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original sculpture stands 5.2 metres high. What began as a piece of public art has become one of Liverpool’s most recognisable symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. Your Superlambanana will be wrapped in protective layers and packed securely in a sturdy outer box. Please contact us for a shipping quote if your destination is not shown at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}























