Vintage Czechoslovakian Ceramic Elephant Figurine

This is a vintage ceramic or pottery figurine, likely of an elephant, as evidenced by the anatomical structure of the legs and textured skin visible on the underside. The piece is crafted from a light-colored clay body, possibly earthenware or porcelain, finished with a matte or semi-gloss glaze in a muted tan or ochre tone. A notable feature is the intricate mold work that mimics the wrinkled texture of an animal's hide. On the flat belly area, there are clear impressed manufacturing marks including the mold number '6201' and a distinct country-of-origin stamp that reads 'Czecho-Slovakia'. The presence of the hyphen in 'Czecho-Slovakia' suggests a specific manufacturing window, likely between 1918 and the late 1930s or briefly in the early 1990s, though the style is most consistent with Art Deco era ceramics from the interwar period. The coloring appears to have a hand-applied wash or patina to highlight the recessed areas of the molding, a common technique for adding depth to figural ceramics. Condition-wise, the piece shows minor surface wear, generalized dirt in the crevices, and a potential small chip on the left edge near the mold line. The craftsmanship is of a high commercial standard for the period, featuring well-defined musculature and a hollow interior (visible via a small vent hole) to prevent cracking during firing.