ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA D6728 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUG

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA D6728 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUG (image 1/1)
Pricing & History
Royal Doulton Character Jug, Antony and Cleopatra D6728 (black, grey, brown coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: The Star - Crossed Lovers Collection (Two-faced jug), issued: 1985 in a limited edition of 9,500. Size 7.25"H (Large)Marcus Antonius (83 - 30 B.C.) was a skilled soldier and co-ruler of Rome with Caesar's nephew Octavian from 43 to 32 B.C. Cleopatra (68 - 30 B.C.) well known for her charm and beauty, was Queen of Egypt and an ally and lover of Julius Caesar. In 41 BC, Anthony and Cleopatra met and fell in love, marrying in 37 B.C. Anthony gave Cleopatra and their children a share of his Roman Provinces in 34 B.C. a move which enrage Octavian, who waged war on the couple, pursuing them in their defeat to Alexandria. Antony, hearing a false rumor of Cleopatra's death, stabbed himself in grief. He was carried to her and died in her arms. In turn, Cleopatra committed suicide by placing an asp on her chest, apparently from fear of Octavian. The jugs were issued in 1985 in a limited edition of 9,500 pieces. Edition Number: 2426 Edition Size: 9500Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: England
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