Decorative Metal Pheasant Bird with Opening in Back Occupied Japan

Decorative Metal Pheasant Bird with Opening in Back Occupied Japan This is a vintage metal pheasant figurine with lots of detail. It has an opening in the back so I'm unsure of what the original purpose was for. Flower frog? Salt cellar? It is marked Made in Occupied Japan. Measures approximately 4 1/2 inches tall and 7 inches long. Condition: This item is in good vintage condition as expected for it's age. There is some patina, tarnish to the metal.