Stein with gymnast and pommel horse

Title

Stein with gymnast and pommel horse

Description

This stoneware stein features a gymnast at a pommel horse, and is signed by the artist Franz Ringer.

Date

1880-1934

Original Format

stein

Physical Dimensions

6 inches tall

Materials

stoneware, with painting over glaze

Inscription

Nichts hast den Geist so Frisch und frei als frisch fromm frohe Turnerei The translation reads as "Nothing keeps the spirit so lively, loyal, and free than being a Turner [gymnast]."

Volume of item (in liters)

.5 liter