Thank you for looking. This is a monkey figurine. There is a hole in its back. Its original purpose is unknown. It was obtained by my father, who was born and raised in Bizen City, from acquaintances, friends, and artists. He used to say that some of his collection were quite old or by well-known artists, but now it's uncertain which ones are which, or if he was telling the truth. Please look at the images and make your own judgment and decision regarding the value of the item. There is no original box or artist's booklet. This is a long-term, amateur storage item. We appreciate your understanding.