A charming mid-20th-century Soviet blown-glass Christmas ornament depicting Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost). Hand-blown and hand-painted, this figure features shimmering silvered glass, a softly frosted white beard, and vivid pink accents, finished with a traditional metal cap and hanging loop.
Ded Moroz is a central figure in Slavic winter folklore—an Eastern European counterpart to Santa Claus—making ornaments like this culturally significant and highly collectible.
Details
- Origin: USSR (Soviet Union)
- Date: c. 1950s–1970s
- Material: Hand-blown glass
- Finish: Silvered glass with frosted and painted details
- Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear; no cracks noted (see photos)