I think this bear is a charmer, with a great, bold presence and also, with these elegantly pointing legs, ears and nose, a lot of grace. He's solid clay, with a warm, shiny brown glaze on his belly and great reactive black glaze on his back, which gives him a sort of Brutalist feel, too. Signed (incised) on the bottom of his feet John M. Turner. I might guess 1970s or so but am really not certain. 

Standing dimensions: 7 3/4" tall x 4 1/2" w x 4 5/8" d. Excellent vintage condition, with no flaws at all that I can see.