Beer Barrel with Munich Child

Catalog No. 5116

Pottery or stoneware, figural, 0.5L, inlaid lid.

Text:
�Hopfen und Malz, Gott erhalt�s.�
(Hops and malt, may God preserve them.)

Created as the coat-of-arms or archival seal of Munich in 1239, the centrally depicted M�nchner Kindl (Munich Child) has evolved from a hooded monk standing in front of Munich�s gate to a charming child and symbol of the city.

Base marked �Gbr G/N� (Goldschmidt Brothers, a Nuremberg finishing shop and distributor).

See also Nos. 676, 5113 and 5114.

Price Range: $90-$125

Lid Inlay
Lid Inlay
 
     
MR 5116
MR 5116

 
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