Vintage Lead Classical Female Figurine with Urn

This is a vintage solid lead figurine depicting a female figure in classical Greco-Roman attire. The figure is posed as a 'water bearer' or caryatid-style character, holding a small vessel or urn atop her head with her left arm raised, while her right hand rests on her hip. The sculpture is characterized by flowing drapery that suggests a chiton or peplos, with heavy gold-tone paint applied over the metallic base. Physically, the item appears to be approximately 3 to 5 inches in height, constructed from a dense lead alloy consistent with early to mid-20th-century toy and decorative manufacturing. The gold-tone finish is significantly worn, revealing a dull grey metallic patina underneath, particularly on high-relief areas like the face, shoulders, and drapery folds. The face lacks fine definition, suggesting it was likely mass-produced through a casting mold. The condition shows significant paint loss, surface oxidation, and general pitting, which is typical for lead items of this age. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or signatures on the front, though such marks are often found on the base or rear of these pieces. The style is Neoclassical, likely manufactured between 1920 and 1950, reflecting the popularity of classical motifs in domestic decor during that era.