Western Germany Beer Stein (without a pewter lid)

Mid-century German folk art Beer Stein German phrase "Behüt dich Gott, es wär so schön gewesen". Translated, it means "God protect you, it would have been so nice" (or "God keep you, it was so wonderful while it lasted"). It is a well-known, sentimental German farewell phrase often tied to nostalgic folk themes, romantic parting, or historic traveler folklore. "Western Germany" stamp on the bottom indicates that this stein was manufactured during the division of Germany (between 1949 and 1990).