Chinese hand-carved soapstone decorative sculpture with a bird and peony flower motif, shown on a stepped rectangular base. The carving reads as a Chinese decorative piece, likely intended as a tabletop display object; no maker’s mark or signature is visible in the photos.

• Material appears to be soapstone, with translucent cream, gray, and honey-toned areas throughout the carving.
• The subject combines a bird form, likely phoenix or peacock, with layered peony flowers and foliage.
• Hand-carved openwork creates depth through the floral mass and bird body, a classic decorative stone-carving technique.
• The base is a stepped rectangular form, matching the specialist description and giving the piece a stable display footprint.
• No signature, label, or backstamp is visible; origin is presented as Chinese decorative style from the identification provided.
• Visible condition shows surface wear, small nicks, and edge abrasions.

This was made for decorative display and would suit a shelf, curio cabinet, desk, or Asian decor collection today.