Hand-Painted Folk Art Ceramic Ovoid Vessel

This is a hand-painted ceramic vessel featuring a squash or ovoid form with a wide, open rim. The piece is constructed from earthenware or stoneware and sits on integrated small feet or a slightly raised base. The exterior is finished with a textured, light blue or pale grey slip or wash, providing a matte background for the central figural motif. The painting depicts a woman in profile, stylized in a folk art manner, with dark hair pulled back and detailed jewelry resembling a squash blossom or beaded necklace. The woman's skin is rendered in warm tan tones with a hint of pink in her hair wrap. The interior appears to be a natural terracotta or unglazed clay. Notable characteristics include the slightly asymmetrical, hand-built shape and the visible brushwork in the background. Condition-wise, the piece shows some light surface scuffing and minor pigment thinning consistent with a mid-to-late 20th-century decorative object. There are no immediate signs of large cracks or repairs visible from the primary angle, though the matte finish is susceptible to handling marks. This item reflects a contemporary folk art style, likely artisan-made rather than mass-produced, and lacks a visible signature in the provided view.