The German saying on this stein translates to "Cheerful songs lift you up". It stands at 8 inches tall when measured from the top of the lid to the bottom of the mug. The stein is marked--Western Germany--on the bottom. Steins made in Western Germany are known to be made during the Cold-War period. The metal lid shows signs of age. There is a very small chip on the inside lid where the top hits the ceramic. It is not visible on the outside.