1974 Rumph STONE-THROWING OGRE SteinTankard Ugly Mug
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Vintage 1970's RUMPH Ugly Mug ~ THE STONE-THROWING OGRE STEIN ~ AKA: Ogre Lidded SteinSo RETRO!!! This unique, whimsical, humorous, mostly zany, beer tankard (coffee mug, tea, or any other favorite beverage) portrays This unique figural stein by renown California artist, Jim Rumph (1942-1993), portrays an ogre with a nude woman sitting on top of his head (lid). He is holding a shiny stone in his palm in front of her. The ogre is done in an olive green glaze, while the maiden is mate tan, and the interior of the stein is a striking iridized teal blue.This piece is extremely desirable for any Rumph collection, as it is believed to be the only lidded tankard he ever made. The lid is hinged with a leather string. It stands 10" high x 7 1/2" wide x 5" deep. Marked "© RUMPH 1974" on the bottom. I partially removed the green felt which was glued on the bottom (to protect furniture) to show the mark. T is a small flake/chip/factory flaw? on the left heel as shown on fourth photo. It is not as noticeable in person. This highly-sought-after piece has been called the "Stone-throwing Ogre Tankard". After studying it, I believe the ogre is offering the stone to the maiden as a gift. She is staring at it, seemingly horrified; and he's looking up at her with his tongue hanging, as if awaiting anxiously her reaction -- reprising the "beauty and
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