Mephistopheles with Verse D5758 – Small – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mephistopheles w/ Verse Small D5758 (red and brown coloration). Designed by Charles Noke and Henry Fenton, issued 1937 – 1948. Size: 3.75″H (Small)

First found in 16th century German legend, Mephistopheles became best known in Johann von Goethe’s drama, “Faust” (1808). In it he is portrayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells his soul in return for services.