Glazed Ceramic Female Figurative Sculpture

This is a hand-crafted ceramic figurine of a female figure, standing in a formal, upright posture with arms folded across the chest. The piece is constructed from a buff-colored clay body and features a distinctive glaze decoration characterized by cobalt blue and earthy brown pigment under a clear or slightly cream-toned glaze. The figurine's face is rendered abstractly with minimal features, while the clothing is intricately decorated. The bodice features a floral/daisy pattern, and the long skirt is adorned with a dense pattern of circles and dots, possibly signifying traditional folk embroidery or textile patterns. The base and waistline are articulated with vertical brown stripes. Based on the stylistic execution, this piece appears to be in the Mid-Century Modern or folk-art tradition, likely dating from the 1960s to 1970s. The craftsmanship shows quality hand-painting and a smooth, consistent glaze application. There are some visible signs of age including minor surface pitting and possible light craze lines in the glaze. No visible maker marks are apparent from this angle, but the piece displays strong characteristics of European studio pottery, possibly Scandinavian or West German in origin.