Porcelain character stein produced by E Bohne Sohne, Germany. Commonly known as the Cat on a Book or Tomcat stein. This figural drinking vessel features a stylized tomcat standing on a book inscribed with Latin text "Gaudeamus igitur juvenes dum sumus" translating to "Let us rejoice while we are young." The stein measures 8 high x 8 wide x 4 deep and has a 0.5L capacity. It includes a hinged pewter lid with a finial. Marked on the base with the E Bohne Sohne crown logo and Made in Germany, highlighting its origin.