This piece of carving has been around my grandparents house my whole life and now has made it to me. I haven't the foggiest what it is. I think the stone is Jasper, although I am unsure. It is very well carved and quite involved. There are two wells one on the top and one on the bottom, it has often been guessed that it is an ink well and quill holder. There are no artist marks that i can find , however on the bottom the tool marks are clear. It is hand carved.