Royal Doulton Captain Ahab Character Jug D6500, English Pottery 1958

Character Jug made of fine earthenware produced by the Royal Doulton manufactory in England, representing Captain Ahab from Herman Melville's masterpiece, Moby Dick.

History of the object: Designed by artist Garry Sharpe and copyrighted in 1958, this piece is part of the classic Royal Doulton literary character series. The manufactory, originally established in Lambeth in 1815, is internationally recognized for its technical excellence in figurative ceramics. The design masterfully integrates a handle in the shape of the white whale, a key element of the nautical narrative.

Technical details:
- Period: Late 1950s.
- Technique: Glazed and hand-painted ceramics.
- Height: 17 cm (6.69 inches).
- Weight: 995 g (2.19 lb).
- Capacity: 600 ml (20.2 oz).
- Material: Fine earthenware.
- Condition: Excellent preservation. No cracks, restorations, or signs of wear on the glaze.

Use and value: Highly interesting piece for specialized collectors of British ceramics and enthusiasts of 19th-century classic literary iconography.