Vintage Soviet porcelain ballerina figurine made by the Dmitrov Porcelain Factory (DFZ) in Verbilki, USSR, the former Gardner factory. A standing ballerina in an iridescent lustre tutu and bodice, hair in a bun with a small gilded flower, hands clasped near her chin holding a small gold-trimmed rose, ballet slippers with gold lines, on a round white base with gold bands. Hand-painted face details and gilt accents.

Details

• Material: glazed porcelain
• Maker: Dmitrov Porcelain Factory (DFZ), Verbilki (Gardner), USSR
• Era: blue DFZ / "ВЕРБИЛКИ" mark of the 1954-1965 period, most likely 1950s-60s
• Height: approx. 8.5 inches (about 21.5 cm)
• Underside: blue underglaze DFZ monogram with "ВЕРБИЛКИ" and a red painted number. See close-up photo of the mark.

Condition: Vintage, pre-owned, good condition for its age. Please see all photos, which are part of the description. Lustre looks different in different light.