German Half-Liter Stoneware Beer Stein with Fox vintage publication What I think is so

What I think is so brilliant about this little sculptured ceramic vessel with handle is that if you look at it one way

What a lovely and elegant duck

23 3/4" tall  including handle X 9'" wide with arm down

un-dyed splint and grass presumed MicMac basket with "porcupine" weave around the perimeter of the lid and again near the bottom of the base

with the tiered

German Half-Liter Stoneware Beer Stein with Fox vintage publication What I think is soI really love the fox on this German beer stein, ears perked, teeth bared, and tongue wagging as it surely glimpses a predator on the horizon. I don't believe it is very old (I found another with the same fox and a pewter lid being sold online by a German importer), but as far as beer steins go, I think it's a pretty great one, and would also serve one well for a giant cup of coffee. Plus a reminder to stay alert! Made of stoneware and in great,