Royal Doulton 'The Pottery Seller' Figurine HN 1996

This is a vintage Royal Doulton porcelain figurine titled 'The Pottery Seller,' reference number HN 1996. The piece depicts a seated Middle Eastern or North African street merchant surrounded by his ceramic wares. The figure is seated cross-legged on a fringed purple rug, wearing a traditional hooded brown burnous with deep orange highlights over a white turban. He is meticulously hand-painted, showing realistic facial features including a dark beard and concentrated expression as he holds a small yellow jug. Around him are various vessels in differing colors: a speckled white and purple jar, a dark olive vase, a small red pot, and several smaller bowls. The craftsmanship is typical of Royal Doulton's high-quality bone china productions from the mid-20th century, specifically the period between 1947 and 1968. The surface is finished with a vibrant, high-gloss glaze that enhances the rich color palette. No visible chips, cracks, or restorations are apparent in the image, although a certain amount of fine crazing common to older glazes may be present upon closer physical inspection. The bottom likely bears the standard Royal Doulton lion-and-crown backstamp along with the title and HN number.