Antique Flow Blue Zwiebelmuster Porcelain Beer Stein W/Lithophane 0. 5L C. 1880s
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Antique Flow Blue Zwiebelmuster Porcelain Beer Stein w/Lithophane and Inlay 0.5L c.1880s Description: Antique German porcelain beer stein made around the 1880s. Beautiful hand-painted picture decorations in flow cobalt-blue. This is... the type of decoration is called "Zwiebelmuster" - "Onion pattern" and usually associated with Meissen porcelain. First produced under the guidance of Meissen director Johann Höroldt in 1732, the so-called "blue onion" pattern was actually an adaptation of an early oriental "tree of life" motif. In Germany, the pattern - or any of its many variations - is known as Zwiebelmuster, or "onion pattern". Sometimes it is also called "Indisch Blau" or Indian blue, sometimes "Strohblumenmuster" or Strawflower pattern. Sometimes this pattern was called Rauenstein after a town in Thuringia where several porcelain factories were making wares with this pattern. Pewter lid with matching porcelain inlay. Three-ring open type hinge, small ball thumblift - the stylistic characteristics date its manufacturing to about 1880. Nice lithophane in the bottom with resting Tyroleans.
The bottom is not marked, it is hard to tell the exact manufacturer since this pattern was very common in the late 19th century and several factories produced these wares. Excellent flawless condition. 6.5" tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. Reference#: Condition: Excellent Year: c.1880s Country: Germany Height: 6.5 in Materials: Porcelain
The bottom is not marked, it is hard to tell the exact manufacturer since this pattern was very common in the late 19th century and several factories produced these wares. Excellent flawless condition. 6.5" tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. Reference#: Condition: Excellent Year: c.1880s Country: Germany Height: 6.5 in Materials: Porcelain
