An antique Royal Doulton Hydra Jug with a Jardiniere Imari pattern and a handle which depicts a snake with a human head. It has the Royal Doulton mark which was in use from 1902 to 1922. It also has a hand-numbered “D 1806″ production number which indicates its origin in 1903. The jug is 7 inches tall and has an octagonal bottom portion which is 6 inches wide. It is in very good antique condition with no chips and no loss of color or gilt. The piece does have crazing, please see detailed photos, including a close-up photo with lighting that emphasizes the crazing.
