Vintage Ceramic Beer Stein with Village Life Relief, Former Theater Prop – Austria 1960s, Collector's Stein

A beautiful ceramic beer stein about 60 years old with a special story: according to the previous owner, it originally served as a prop in the well-known play "Alma" and was later bought at auction after an artistic dispute with the director.

Relief

The entire surface shows impressive reliefs of village life: an idyllic scene with people, a church and rural landscape.

Details & Condition

• Material: ceramic
• Diameter: 9 cm (3.5 in)
• Height: 18 cm (7.1 in)
• Origin: Austria
• Date: 1960s
• Condition: very good; only the original pewter lid has been lost over the years

Uses

As a traditional drinking vessel for beer lovers, as a centerpiece in a display cabinet – and a gift with history for theater fans and collectors, at Christmas too.

Care

Hand wash.

At the Megaflohmarkt in Vienna the stein stood among old theater posters – as if still waiting for its next performance.

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