D6461 Royal Doulton small character jug Sancho Panca Type_8th | 1st Blue Mark adorned with traditional Balinese elements

adorned with traditional Balinese elements including a stylized head dress and jewellery - there is exceptional fine carving work giving great depth of detail in her hairstyle

This piece was made in two variations - the first variation

Issued for the 2020 Commonwealth Day celebrations

Please Note: there is no peeler to the bell - so it doesn't "ring" - decorative or display use only

These could be used as little spill type posy vases but I think they were made as  candle cups

D6461 Royal Doulton small character jug Sancho Panca Type_8th | 1st Blue Mark adorned with traditional Balinese elementsRoyal Doulton small character jug Sancho Panca D6461 Approx 8. 5cm (3 1 3") tall Designer: Geoff Blower Issued: 1957 1983 From the Characters from Literature series In excellent condition GUARANTEED free from damage and repair About Sancho Panca: This amiable peasant was employed as the squire to Don Quixote in Cervantes's 17th century novel. Accompanying Quixote on many adventures, his down to earth common sense acted as a foil to his master's