Original Thewalt German Ceramic Stein, Raised Sculpture Design, 1371

This is a ceramic beer stein, primarily in shades of blue and off-white/grey. It has a raised, sculpted design in a darker blue, contrasting with the lighter background. The stein features multiple scenes and details: • Figural Scenes: There are two main scenes depicted in relief. o One scene shows a group of three people sitting around a table. One man, wearing a feathered hat, is smoking a pipe. He is seated with two women. o Another scene shows a similar group of three people at a table. A man in the background is shown raising a stein. • Handle: The handle is a deep blue color, with a lighter blue/white pattern on the top and a spiral, ornate design at its base where it meets the body of the stein. • Decorative Bands: The stein has decorative raised bands at the top and bottom. The top band have a stylized floral or leaf pattern. • Text/Inscriptions: • On the side of the stein, there is an image of a town or village with a castle or fortress on a hill. Below this image, the text "Weinheim a.d. Bergstraße" . • Near the handle, the design number "1371" is etched into the ceramic. • Markings on the Base: "ORIGINAL THEWALT, separate stamp reads "WESTERN GERMANY". Condition: New Collectors Item