California pottery, squirrel planter

A great squirrel planter or flower pot. Has an opening in the tail and an opening in the nut he is holding. Measures 6 3/4" tall. Marked on the bottom M---t--n Calif Made in USA. Hard to read, as it is written under the glaze. Wonderful condition with cold paint features on the face. No chips or cracks. There is a small glaze skip near the bottom. This is a wonderful collectible.