Ceramic Beer Stein Rothenburg Village Scene

A great gift collectible picturing the famous German village of Rothenberg. This collectible decorative beer stein is part of a series of five steins from shot size to tankard size. Colorfully decorated collectible beer steins are popular around the world from Oktoberfest to social gatherings. The origin of German Beer Steins date back to the 14th century. In German speaking regions a stein may be known as "Humpen" (if stoneware) or "Steinkrug" (if earthenware). "Beer Stein" derives from the German words "Bier" (beer) and "Steinkrug" (literally stone crock).