Vintage Glazed Ceramic Figurine of a Peasant Woman with Water Jug
Collectible Ceramics & Figurines

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Figurine of a Peasant Woman with Water Jug

This is a hand-painted, glazed ceramic figurine depicting a stylized woman in traditional or folk European attire, likely of mid-20th-century origin. The piece stands approximately 8 to 10 inches tall and is constructed from earthenware or slip-cast porcelain. The woman is depicted with blonde hair in long braids, one arm lifted behind her head in a graceful pose, and the other holding a small amphora or water jug. Her ensemble consists of a white off-the-shoulder puff-sleeve blouse with red scalloped trim, a vibrant red sash at the waist, and a voluminous brown or ochre skirt layered over a white ruffled petticoat. Small gold-toned earrings are visible on her ears. The glaze is high-gloss, showing characteristic fine crazing across the surface of the skin tones and clothing, which is typical for aged ceramics. No prominent maker's mark is visible from this angle, but the style is reminiscent of Italian (Capodimonte-style) or German decorative wares from the 1940s-1960s. The condition appears fair to good with signs of age-related crazing; however, no major chips or structural repairs are immediately apparent on the figure's face or limbs. The craftsmanship shows expressive facial painting and detailed modeling of the textile folds.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Basic Information

Category

Collectible Ceramics & Figurines

Appraised On

December 19, 2025

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Item Description

This is a hand-painted, glazed ceramic figurine depicting a stylized woman in traditional or folk European attire, likely of mid-20th-century origin. The piece stands approximately 8 to 10 inches tall and is constructed from earthenware or slip-cast porcelain. The woman is depicted with blonde hair in long braids, one arm lifted behind her head in a graceful pose, and the other holding a small amphora or water jug. Her ensemble consists of a white off-the-shoulder puff-sleeve blouse with red scalloped trim, a vibrant red sash at the waist, and a voluminous brown or ochre skirt layered over a white ruffled petticoat. Small gold-toned earrings are visible on her ears. The glaze is high-gloss, showing characteristic fine crazing across the surface of the skin tones and clothing, which is typical for aged ceramics. No prominent maker's mark is visible from this angle, but the style is reminiscent of Italian (Capodimonte-style) or German decorative wares from the 1940s-1960s. The condition appears fair to good with signs of age-related crazing; however, no major chips or structural repairs are immediately apparent on the figure's face or limbs. The craftsmanship shows expressive facial painting and detailed modeling of the textile folds.

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