Vintage Plaster Shepherd Nativity Figurine

This is a vintage nativity figurine depicting a shepherd carrying a lamb across his shoulders. The item appears to be constructed from cast plaster or chalkware, a popular material for mid-20th-century religious holiday decor. The figure stands several inches tall on a rounded green base. It features hand-painted details, including a yellow or mustard-colored tunic, a brown satchel or pouch hanging from a strap, and dark green boots. The facial features are quite simplified and typical of factory-produced religious sets from the 1940s to 1960s. The lamb is rendered in a textured white finish to simulate wool. Notable condition issues include significant paint loss and chipping (scuffing) particularly on the base and the shepherd's boots, revealing the white plaster substrate beneath. This suggests the item has been handled and displayed for many seasons. There are no immediate maker's marks visible in the frontal view, but such pieces were often stamped 'Italy' or 'Japan' on the bottom of the base. The style is mid-century traditional, with a semi-glossy finish that shows a moderate patina of age and dust accumulation.