Hand blown and hand painted water glass, Stiegel type, memorial to Hans Sachs (famous German Poet, master singer, playwright, and shoemaker) depicting a portrait of Sachs dated 1545 after a wood engraving by Michael Ostendorfer (German 1490-1559). The glass with gilded rim, wavy white lines around protruding footed base with pontil scar. Probably 18th century. Measures 4 5/8"H x 3" diameter of rim. Note the catalog number on underside of base "420 / 1. I.". Slight wear to the gold rim, otherwise very good condition. No damage.