This pair of semi-postal stamps was issued by Germany (Deutsche Bundespost Berlin) in 1986 to support welfare charities under the series “Für die Wohlfahrtspflege.” The designs feature historic glass vessels from antiquity: a decorated 3rd-century handled jug and a 2nd-century drinking beaker, highlighting the artistic beauty of ancient glass craftsmanship. The denominations 70+35 pfennig and 60+30 pfennig include a surcharge that contributed to social welfare programs. These finely illustrated issues are popular with collectors interested in art, archaeology, and German semi-postal stamps.