Stein Collectors International
Featured Stein:
February 2015
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The here discussed Mettlach number 1983 introduces a Renaissance
red color not found on any other Mettlach stein. [The term "Renaissance-red" stems from a particular color which appeared in Renaissance paintings of caps (headgear). This color was made possible by newly discovered insect dyes which allowed the color to be used for painting and textiles. It could not, of course be used on fired ceramics, since an organic dye would burn away.]
You can see the clear lines between the clay inserts to form
this pattern. Also note the reversal of color in the pattern. On the
3.4 liter the background color is white while on the ¼ and ½ liters the
Renaissance red is in the background color. This creates a very
striking color contrast.
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