Vintage Hand-Carved Alabaster Swan Figurine

This item is a small, hand-carved decorative figurine of a swan, fashioned from a single block of translucent white alabaster or light onyx. The piece features a stylized, minimalist aesthetic characterized by a long, graceful arching neck and a smooth, bulbous body. The stone exhibits a soft, milky white primary color with natural crystalline translucency when exposed to light. Distinctive tan and brownish mineral inclusions are visible on the side of the body, which are intrinsic to the natural stone rather than surface damage. The figurine’s eyes are represented by small, dark inset beads or painted dots. In terms of construction, the piece shows polished surfaces with a matte-to-satin finish, typical of mid-20th-century stone carvings often exported from Italy or Mexico (though no maker’s mark is visible in the image). The condition appears good overall, with no obvious structural fractures or large chips, although some minor surface abrasions and internal natural veins are present. The craftsmanship reflects a decorative art style popular from the 1960s through the 1980s, valued for its organic material and simple, elegant lines.