Porcelain pitcher. This magnificent vintage porcelain pitcher was made by Royal Bayreuth between 1946 and 1949, and is the allegorical "devil and cards" motif, featuring an angular design of colorful face cards, overlaying a background of numeral cards, and finished by a mischevious figural red devil handle.
Playing cards have been around for many centuries, and became demonized by the Puritans who called them "the devil's picture book" and Royal Bayreuth was known for creating clever novelty items - a metaphor reflected by this pitcher.
Marks: Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany US Zone, Bermuda
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 7 1/2" wide
Condition: Good overall estate condition, some small nicks, wear, paint losses
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