Antique Very Early Saltglazed Stoneware Beer Stein – Rheinland Siegburg c. Description: I will be posting this week several very early German beer steins. They date back to 1400s – 1600s and were made in the “Rhineland” – the region in Germany by the river Rhine where traditionally the early stoneware production took place. The most important towns to produce the stoneware were Cologne, Siegburg, Frechen, and Raeren. This simple but very elegant beer stein is very old. It dates back to the late-1400s – early-1500s and was made in Rheinland – most likely in the town of Siegburg – one of the German oldest and productive pottery centers. The beginning of pottery production go back to 12th century. It was in 14th century when a transition from earthenware and proto-stoneware took place, culminating in fully vitrified stoneware by the end of the 15th century. The salt glaze was successfully used throughout the 16th century. The stein presented is made of light brown unglqazed stoneware with no decorations. The stein is in a fair condition for this kind of beer vessels. There is a hairline at the neck and some chipping at the upper rim and foot. No significant losses, no restorations. This is a beautiful piece with several centuries behind it! I guarantee my description and my dating. Also, I’ve found a very similar stoneware jugs in Peter Breugel the Elder painting “Peasant Wedding” from 1567. Some are slightly different, some are exactly the same. Please take a look at my pics! The stein is 6.5 tall, approx. 0.5 L capacity. Height: 6.5 in. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.