~ Schöne braune Geresgabe ~
The verse is self explanatory on this PUG (printed under glaze) stein probably by Dorfner of Hirschau, ca. 1900. See: Chris Wheeler's "Stein Marks" website for more info on the Dorfner Co.
Schöne braune Geresgabe ist des Menschen beste habe.	(The) beautiful, brown, barley gift is humanity's best possession.

Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown