{"product_id":"ceramic-ashtray-hoya-an-der-weser-historical-engraving-transfer-der-grafen-von-hoya-stambauss-5","title":"Ceramic Ashtray — Hoya an der Weser Historical Engraving Transfer, \"Der Grafen von Hoya Stambauss\", 5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable and scholarly ceramic ashtray featuring a \u003cstrong\u003edetailed black transfer print\u003c\/strong\u003e of the historic town of \u003cstrong\u003eHoya an der Weser\u003c\/strong\u003e in Lower Saxony, Germany, captioned in period German script: \u003cem\u003e\"Hoya — Der Grafen von Hoya Stambauss\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Hoya — The Ancestral Seat of the Counts of Hoya). The image is based on a \u003cstrong\u003e16th or 17th century engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with labeled landmarks including \u003cem\u003e\"Das Schloß\"\u003c\/em\u003e (the castle), \u003cem\u003e\"Die Weser\"\u003c\/em\u003e (the Weser River), \u003cem\u003e\"Fluvius,\"\u003c\/em\u003e and river boats navigating the foreground — a panoramic view of the town as it appeared in the age of the Counts of Hoya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ashtray itself is beautifully made: a \u003cstrong\u003edeep round bowl form\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich dark brown\/black glazed exterior and a crisp white interior that sets off the transfer print to perfection. A single cigarette rest is notched into the rim. The piece has the feel of a quality German souvenir or commemorative ceramic, likely produced in the 20th century after a historical source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoya an der Weser, Lower Saxony, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Hoya — Der Grafen von Hoya Stambauss\"\u003c\/em\u003e in period Gothic script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black transfer print after a 16th\/17th century engraving; labeled landmarks throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep round bowl with single cigarette rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown\/black glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e White glaze with transfer print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — mint\/like new; no chips, cracks, or crazing; transfer print vivid and fully intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for the collector of German historical ceramics, Lower Saxony memorabilia, or anyone fascinated by the medieval County of Hoya and its place in German history. The combination of historical engraving source material and quality ceramic execution makes this an unusually refined souvenir piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Ceramic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497859285051,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0296\/6843\/files\/IMG_2219.jpg?v=1778273086","url":"https:\/\/ro-and-bettes-attic-2.myshopify.com\/products\/ceramic-ashtray-hoya-an-der-weser-historical-engraving-transfer-der-grafen-von-hoya-stambauss-5","provider":"Ro and Bettes Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}