Vintage pitcher bay / west germany

Vintage ceramic jug in antique style with a brown/beige floral decoration, resembling old pottery, with glaze present on the inside as well. Stamped BAY W-Germany with reference 678 17 in relief under the base. The Bay father and son manufacture has been in West Germany since 1933. This item, dating from the 1960s, is in good used condition, with a small crack on the neck (see photo). Height 16 cm, maximum width 21 cm - weight 589 g.