Raise your tankard, ladies and gentlemen, this is no ordinary pint pot. Standing a commanding 35 cm tall, this XXL German relief beer stein is a riot of colour and craftsmanship: a hand-painted Bavarian hunting saga wraps the whole body in deep three-dimensional relief, complete with feather-hatted huntsmen, a bellowing stag, leaping deer and a forest you could almost wander into. Crowning it all is a beautifully cast pewter lid with scrolling acanthus engraving and a turned finial, while the handle is a sculpted tree branch with a cheeky little squirrel scampering up it. The body carries Bavarian dialect verses in raised lettering, the kind of merry mountain wisdom best read after the second litre.
This is a proper conversation piece, equal parts folk art and theatre, and at this generous size it has real presence on a shelf, bar or mantel. The colours are rich, the modelling crisp, and the pewter lid still lifts and seats with a satisfying click. A handsome example of the German polychrome relief stein tradition, ready for display or, if you are brave, a celebratory Prost.
Styling & Collectors Inspiration
This jolly giant loves good German company. Pair it with the Early 1900s Reinhold Merkelbach salt-glazed stein set for a full Bierkeller display, or set it beside a vintage West German hand-painted folk pitcher to echo the country charm. For a punch of mid-century colour nearby, the West German Fat Lava vase makes a brilliant foil, and a charming set of seven old handcrafted ceramics rounds out a warm, collected-over-time look on an open shelf or dresser. Browse more treasures in our full collection.
Details
- Oversized XXL German relief beer stein (Bierkrug)
- Height approximately 35 cm including the pewter lid
- Hand-painted polychrome relief decoration: Bavarian hunting scenes with huntsmen, stag and deer in a woodland setting
- Raised Bavarian dialect inscriptions around the body
- Ornate cast pewter lid with engraved scrollwork and turned finial, hinged thumb-lift
- Figural handle modelled as a tree branch with a sculpted squirrel
- Glazed ceramic body, German manufacture
- Condition: very good vintage condition with bright colours and crisp modelling; light age-appropriate wear consistent with use and display. Please review all photos as part of the description.
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