Unknown, who made the sculpture don’t know much about it looks to have a small break on top not very noticeable
9x7 inches
Hello, this item is a small carved stone sculpture showing two deer standing beneath stylized foliage. The material resembles low grade serpentine or soapstone, often used in twentieth century decorative carvings across East and Southeast Asia. The pale green tone and scattered dark inclusions match these softer stones rather than jadeite or nephrite. The forms are simple, with rounded legs, minimal anatomical detailing, and a thin base that tapers at the edges. There is also a visible break or chip at the top of one leaf, which affects the condition.
You have a decorative carving produced for the tourist and export market, most likely from China during the late twentieth century. These carvings were made in large quantities and do not carry collectible value unless executed in high quality nephrite with refined workmanship. The fair market value for a carving of this type and size, in this material and condition, stands in the range of 20 to 40 USD.