Vintage Soviet Porcelain Figurine "The First Letter" | Mother & Daughter Reading | Polonne ZHK USSR 1960s | Rare Collectible Sculpture "First Book" It was produced at the Polonne Porcelain Factory (ZHK) in the Ukrainian during the the Soviet era. The sculpture, designed by the famous Soviet artist Inna Kolomiets, captures a tender domestic scene: a mother patiently helping her young daughter read her very first book. This piece is a classic example of the "Happy Childhood" theme, highly popular in Soviet porcelain art. Manufacturer: Polonne Porcelain Factory (ZHK), Khmelnytskyi region. Period: 1950s–1970s. Sculptor: Inna Kolomiets. Materials: High-quality porcelain, hand-painted overglaze/underglaze details, 24k gold accents. Height: Approx. 22 cm (8.7 inches). Markings: Features the factory's signature stamp on the bottom. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks