German Half-Liter Stoneware Beer Stein with Fox vintage publication warding off unwanted visitors

warding off unwanted visitors

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

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

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

with the tiered

German Half-Liter Stoneware Beer Stein with Fox vintage publication warding off unwanted visitorsI 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,