A charming and authentic vintage chalkware figurine of Baby Jesus in his manger, produced by the well-known company Zander (active in mid-20th century, likely West Germany). This hand-painted plaster piece features Jesus on a bed of straw with textured green and white swaddling, resting beneath a distinctive gold-painted fan halo. The bottom bears the clear, authentic red/brown "ZANDER" maker's stamp.
Maker: Zander
Material: Chalkware / Plaster, hand-painted
Era: Likely mid-20th Century
Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm - 11.5 cm in length
Condition: Fair to Good vintage condition with notable age-related chips and paint flakes on the edges of the green cloth, straw bed, the distinctive gold fan halo, and a small flake near the foot. The base stamp is clear. A genuine vintage piece for nativity set collectors or restoration.