Christian Werner Bremen Town Musicians

Christian Werner's Ring Animal Bremen Town Musicians.  From the Brother's Grimm the folktale characters depicted here consist of a:  a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster - climbing on each other's backs to see inside a house.  5-1/2" tall. Made in Germany. From Wikipedia:  "In the story a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, all past their prime years in life and usefulness on their respective farms, were soon to be discarded or mistreated by their masters. One by one they leave their homes and set out together. They decide to go to Bremen, known for its freedom, to live without owners and become musicians there. ("Something better than death we can find anywhere.") On the way to Bremen, they see a lighted cottage; they look inside and see four robbers enjoying their ill-gotten gains. Standing on each other's backs, they decide to perform for the men in hope of gaining food. Their 'music' has an unanticipated effect; the men run for their lives, not knowing what the strange sound is.