Vintage Porcelain Boy with Drum Figurine

This is a vintage matte-finish porcelain figurine depicting a young boy dressed in a nautical or schoolboy-inspired outfit, sitting on a stylized tree branch base. The figure is approximately 6 to 8 inches tall, crafted from bisque-fired porcelain and decorated with a soft, muted color palette. The boy wears blue overalls with dark suspenders, a white long-sleeved shirt, a pale yellow neckerchief, and a matching light blue cap. He is holding a small drum with cross-hatch detailing against his lap. The base is molded to resemble a naturalistic tree trunk with brown and pale green highlights. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th century production, likely from the 1960s or 1970s, reminiscent of styles produced in Japan or by European companies like Goebel during that era. The paint application is characterized by soft shading on the face and clothes. Notably, there are visible condition issues: the white circular base shows significant scuffing, dark marks, and paint loss along the lower rim. The surface has a dusty patina consistent with long-term shelf display, though no major chips or cracks are immediately apparent on the figure itself. There are no visible maker's marks on the front; such marks are typically found on the underside of the base.