Hello, this item is a carved belt or garment hook in a dark green stone, featuring stylized animal forms in low relief along its length. The form relates loosely to traditional Chinese belt hooks, which were functional and symbolic objects used from the Zhou dynasty onward, often carved in jade or cast in bronze. However, the material here does not display the typical qualities of jade or nephrite, such as a fine, dense translucency and subtle polish. Instead, the mottled dark green surface with lighter patches and the overall texture suggest a softer stone such as serpentine or a jade simulant, commonly used in decorative carvings produced for the export market in the 20th century. The carving is competent but lacks the refinement, sharpness, and undercutting expected in earlier or higher quality pieces.

From a market perspective, decorative belt hook style carvings of this type are relatively common and are valued primarily for their aesthetic appeal rather than age or material significance. The modest size, around 13 cm, and absence of verifiable provenance or maker further limit value. Comparable examples typically sell between $40 and $120 USD depending on condition and visual appeal.