Doulton Ceramic Factory (akaRoyal Doulton Potteries)
British (active ) Primary

The Captain

1964

9 3/8 in. x 5 5/8 in. x 3 1/2 in. (23.81 cm x 14.29 cm x 8.89 cm)

This object has the following keywords:

• collectibles - Objects collected by fanciers, such as toys, miniatures, spoons, or various other items, but generally not applied to collections of art, stamps, coins, or furniture.
• figurines - Three-dimensional works that represent humans, animals, or mythical beasts at less than half life-size. While the term may be used interchangeably with "statuette" in certain situations, it differs in that a statuette is always free-standing while a figurine may be part of a larger work, such as a decorative detail on a candelabra or mirror.
• porcelain - A material comprising white clay, or "kaolin," and a feldspathic rock, that react when fired so the clay serves to hold the shape of the object and the rock fuses into a natural glass. In China, it includes any such ware that is highly fired enough to produce a ringing sound when struck. In Europe, it is limited to hard-fired ceramic that is translucent.
• theater - Genre of performing arts concerning theatrical or dramatic entertainment, often reserved for works intended for stage presentations.
• theater - The discipline concerning professionally-oriented study of theater, involving training, practice, and study in the processes of doing theater. For the academically-oriented study of theater, see "drama (discipline)."