Antique German Puzzle Beer Stein Mug Hand Painted Porcelain Pastoral Scene 7"

Beautiful antique German porcelain puzzle beer stein (puzzle mug) featuring an elegant hand-painted pastoral scene with women, children, and sheep set in a romantic countryside landscape.  Finished in a striking green bamboo-style design with molded branch handle, this unique drinking vessel is a classic puzzle stein, designed with small openings around the rim that require the drinker to sip through a concealed channel inside the handle.  Inside the bottom of the mug is a detailed image of a classical female figure, an attractive feature often found on antique German puzzle steins.  A wonderful collectible for lovers of antique German porcelain, beer steins, breweriana, or Victorian barware.  FEATURES   * Antique German porcelain puzzle beer stein  * Hand-painted pastoral scene  * Green bamboo-style molded handle and trim  * Puzzle drinking design with pierced rim  * Interior classical female portrait  * Approximately 7 inches tall  * Beautiful decorative display piece  * Likely late 19th to early 20th century  CONDITION   * Good antique condition  * Displays beautifully  * Age-related wear and crazing consistent with antique porcelain  * Please inspect all photos carefully for complete condition  The stein shown is the exact item you will receive and will be professionally packed for safe shipping.