What periods do these figures come from?

The listings encompass items produced from the late nineteenth century through the Edwardian era and into the nineteen thirties. Stylistic shifts across these decades move from ornate orientalist and art nouveau designs toward clean art deco lines.

Where were these ornaments made?

Production centred in Bohemia, situated within the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the nineteenth century and later becoming part of Czechoslovakia. This region supported a thriving ceramic industry known for skilled modellers and distinctive decorative techniques.

How do I identify a water carrier figure?

Water carrier figures typically depict male or female subjects holding jugs, pitchers, or large vessels, often associated with naturalistic or orientalist themes. These compositions focus on the daily labour of gathering water, rendered with characteristic period costume and posture.