Antique German Character Beer Stein – Smiling Monk by Merkelbach and Wick 0.3L c. Description: This very interesting German beer stein belongs to the family of character steins – steins made in a shape of an object or person. They are also called “figural”. This particular one is made in a shape of a monk wearing his robe with a rosary on his side. His head forms the lid – he’s got a smiling happy impression on his face. Monks were always asociated with brewing and beer drinking so a stein in form of a monk was the most popular character stein in Germany. Made of the very traditional gray saltglazed stoneware with cobalt-blue glaze and pewter mounts. It has the same body but the head is different – he has a beard and wearing a hood. I also have several monk steins in a larger size. Please take a look at my auctions. Excellent flawless condition – no chips, cracks or other damage. This is a smaller stein – it is 6 tall to the top of the thumblift, 0,3L capacity. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. Please take a look at my au. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany”. The seller is “beer-stein” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.