Character jug:"The Maori"
Maker
Royal Doulton Ltd
Harry Fenton
Production date
1939
Description
Royal Doulton character jug, "The Maori", cast in the form of a male head with tattoos (representing Maori moko), the handle decorated with relief patterns based on tekoteko, the neck wearing European suit collar and neckerchief.
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Object Detail
Possible designer/Designer
Width: 14cm (5 1/2")
Depth: 195mm
Dimensions L x W: 111 x 122mm
692
Marks/Inscriptions: 12; Type of mark: Manufacturer's mark; Method: Printed; Notes: date code- transfer print - adjacent to crown trademark
Marks/Inscriptions: K; Type of mark: Manufacturer's mark; Method: Printed; Notes: adjacent to and slightly to right above crown - transfer print - meaning unknown
Marks/Inscriptions: To be left over//for the duration//See B#W/Letter C#W/16/7/41; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: Hand-written; Notes: black ink - written by Elaine Shorter - see curator's note
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