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Military, richly decorated faience beer mug from the period of early 20th century. Germany...
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Period and significance: As an object from the period of World War I (1914-1918), it could have been a commemorative gift (farewell present, souvenir for service) or a souvenir produced for the patriotic market. Mugs were often decorated with inscriptions and prints.
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Material: Faience ceramic was one of the more noble and expensive materials used in the production of mugs, which emphasizes its uniqueness and possible occasional nature. In the 18th century, very expensive and prized porcelain mugs appeared, and in the mid-19th century they were decorated with, among others, m.in. lithophanes.
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Decoration: The key elements are Germania (personification of Germany) and patriotic inscriptions. The Germania motif was particularly popular during the period of wars and German unification. Rich decoration, including an engraved dedication on the lid, which is often decorated, indicates the individual character of the object.
