Drinking vessel in the shape of a cylinder or bulbous in the shape of a barrel - then barrel mug. Simple cups made of wood or stoneware were popular drinking vessels for a long time; those used by the wealthy were also made of precious metal (1) and, more rarely, glass. In southern Germany and Austria, cups with a handle are also known as "Haferl" or "Häferl" (4). A tumblers (5) consists of a hollow goblet and a stem-like handle that is pointed or rounded at the bottom, which means it can only be turned upside down or placed on its side when empty....
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