Japanese vintage monkey doll old pottery hand made animal ornament Kanji Signature, Peach Chinese zodiac H4.7×W3.4×3.7in

Japanese vintage monkey doll old pottery hand made animal ornament Kanji Signature, Peach Chinese zodiac H4.7×W3.4×3.7in.

The Chinese zodiac 猿 monkey is made of pottery.
It was made by hand in artist, name 庸介 Yousuke.
The monkey is the ninth animal in the Chinese zodiac. It is said to be the wise and clever one of the mountains. And the monkey is also famous as a charm against evil.
The image on its back is of a peach. In China, peaches are known as "the food of immortals" and in Taoism, peaches are an elixir of immortality.
In Japan, the boar is also considered a symbol of courage and adventure due to its prowess.

□ Size: H 4.7in × W 8.7in × D 9.5in （about H12cm×W8.7cm×D9.5cm ）
□ Weight : 11.3oz (320g)
□ Material : pottery

condition...
It is in good condition, but There are small scratches and dirt due to aging.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.