The figures and animals are made separate then assembled fresh clay porcelian, note that the animals are posed differently from other sellers, the flowers are all hand made not from mold, note these are more delicate and in one piece than other sellers. This specific piece is an antique French bisque porcelain sculptural group titled "Les Bergers" (The Shepherds) by the listed Italian/French sculptor Joseph d'Asté (1881–1945). (it was produced for makers like Capodimonte and Samson)