Vintage Relief-molded Nautical Ceramic Mug

This item is a relief-molded ceramic mug, likely a beer stein missing its original lid, or a large decorative tankard. The vessel features a bulbous body and a slightly narrower pedestal base. Physically, it is crafted from a heavy stoneware or ceramic material with a salt-glaze finish or similar matte earthy glaze. The color palette is dominated by tan and beige tones, accented with dark brown and deep reddish-maroon bands at the rim and base. The central feature is an intricate, hand-painted or glazed three-dimensional relief depicting a maritime scene with a masted brigantine ship in the foreground and a harbor town with multi-story buildings and clouds in the background. The text 'Brigantine' is visible in a Gothic-style script around the base. Construction features include rope-texture molded bands that provide a nautical border frame. The condition appears to be fair to good, with some visible surface grime and general wear consistent with age, particularly along the raised relief edges. The lack of a metal lid suggests it may have been produced as a mug or the original lidded attachment has been lost. This item likely dates to the mid-20th century, drawing on traditional German Westerwald or Mettlach stoneware styles. It exhibits a high level of craftsmanship in the molded detail and textured surfaces.