A Royal Doulton produced toby jug in the form of Macbeth, the lead character in the play "Macbeth", written by William Shakespeare.
The handle is fashioned as the heads of the three witches from the play. He was issued between 1982 and 1989. It is part of the Shakesperian Collection.
~ Macbeth ~
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the corroding psychological and political effects produced when its protagonist, the Scottish lord Macbeth, chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power. He commits regicide to become king and then furthers his moral descent with a reign of murderous terror to stay in power, eventually plunging the country into civil war. In the end, he loses everything that gives meaning and purpose to his life before losing his life itself.
~ Dimensions ~
The jug is 6.5 inches (16.5cm) tall.
~ Condition ~
The jug is in excellent condition.
