Thank you very much! Place of origin - approximately- in Asia on today's map? The fact that there is no design on the back supports the idea of
this being a piece for inlay. Also perhaps the partial hole in the head-
see photo- as a hole for a wooden insert to join pieces of inlay?

While I'm at it, how would you attribute the bird in the next post?
It is 23mm high and is a black stone.

Best,
Terry