Vintage Porcelain Girl and Schnauzer/Airedale Dog Figurine, Made in Japan

This vintage porcelain figurine, featuring a young girl with her playful Schnauzer or Airedale dog, is a delightful piece that showcases intricate detailing and nostalgic charm. Marked “made in Japan.” There also appears to be writing in pencil on the bottom. We could not make out all of it but think part of it says, “Dec 1940.”