Vintage Vintage Carved Stone Bird Sculpture with Chinese Marking on Base

A lovely collectible. Owners family lived in Hong Kong. Vintage carved bird figurine/paperweight. Most likely Jade or a similar stone. Greenish/grey/tan coloring. Markings on base may feature Chinese characters. Might form a name, saying or meaningful phrase. Filled with red pigment in areas. See photo. Measures: 4” tall 3” wide