Gzhel Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurine of a Woman with an Infant

This item is a stylized porcelain figurine executed in the traditional Russian 'Gzhel' style, characterized by its distinctive cobalt blue and white color palette. The sculpture depicts a standing mother cradling an infant, featuring an elongated, fluid form with minimalist anatomical details. The figurine is constructed from high-fire white porcelain and finished with a glossy glaze. The hand-painted decoration includes fine brushwork on the woman's face, a cross-hatched pattern on the headscarf, a large floral rosette (sunflower or daisy motif) on the front of the garment, and vertical feathered strokes near the base. The style suggests a Mid-20th to Late-20th-century origin, likely produced at a state or artisanal workshop in the Gzhel region. In terms of condition, the piece appears well-preserved with a high-gloss finish; there are no immediately visible cracks or chips, though minor shelf wear on the unglazed base and pinprick glaze pops characteristic of manual production may be present upon closer inspection. The quality of the blue pigment application shows the classic 'cobalt bloom' transitions from deep navy to light wash, a hallmark of skilled Gzhel craftsmanship.