Vintage White Porcelain Madonna & Child Figurine

The figurine is a white porcelain or ceramic representation of the Madonna and Child. It depicts the Virgin Mary, often referred to as a Madonna, holding the infant Jesus. The figurine has a minimalist, elongated, and elegant design, characteristic of mid-century modernist religious art. It features a smooth, bone-white glazed finish with subtle details on the faces and garments. The figure is standing on a small, circular base. The bottom of the figurine confirms it is a hollow-cast ceramic or porcelain piece, a common feature for mid-century religious statuettes designed for display on a shelf or altar. The presence of an OSTOB stamp indicates the figurine is likely part of the "Old State House of Boston" collection. This stamp was used for souvenirs and collectibles authorized by The Bostonian Society for the Old State House museum in Boston, Massachusetts. While the stamp represents the institution, these pieces were often contracted out to ceramic companies like Shreve, Crump & Low (a historic Boston jeweller/retailer) or various European and Japanese porcelain manufacturers during the mid-20th century. Pieces with this specific branding typically date from the 1950s through the 1970s. The Old State House of Boston is the city's oldest surviving public building and a central landmark on the Freedom Trail. Built in 1713, it served as the headquarters for the Massachusetts Bay Colony's royal government and was the site of several pivotal moments leading to the American Revolution. Aside from age related crazing, the figurine is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Height: 24.2 cm, Diameter of base: 5.8 cm