Large Signed Pitcher Jug German (?) Terracotta EUC VTG 2000

Vintage 2000, terracotta pitcher measures 8” tall and 17.5” circumference and weighs 1.5 lbs. Unable to find the potter - I tried all possible interpretations of the signature - I then researched the style. An overwhelming majority of this particular style pottery and very similar examples, was produced in Germany and the Ukraine. In very good, no chips, no cracks condition, the only obvious issues I see are a patch of a lighter shade just to the left of the design and a small indent on the back. I am guessing there was likely a sticker of some sort there (on the lightened area) for an extended period of time. See all photos please.