Dutch 1/2 Nedkan stein

From the collection of Paul Van Eck

This German made drinking vessel is a type of stein that is only found in The Netherlands and possibly Belgium. This type was made during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Marked "1/2 NEDKAN", which was a Dutch measure of circa 1/2 liter. The small hole near the top rim originally had a lead or pewter inset as a fill mark. The lid is also missing on this example.

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