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Lot 8006

Elderly Couple Hakata Doll Figurines

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Estimated Value: $200-250

Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom that reads “Hakata Urasaki Dolls,” and another has a sticker that reads “Serv-ware Rubel Japan” and others are stamped “Made in Japan” or with numbers or writing. 

Origin: Fukuoka, Japan

Dimensions: The couple with a red staff figurine measures 7x4x11 in. 

Condition: Light wear, dirt, and scuffs on each. Some dolls appear to be missing their accessories and one seated couple in black kimonos, the woman’s head has broken off. 

Additional Information: An assortment of traditional Japanese Hakata dolls made from fired and painted unglazed clay. These dolls are known for their soft colors and realistic expressions. 

Includes ten various elderly or younger couples. The figures are different shapes and sizes, some are standing, others are seated and some are doing various tasks like reading or writing, or playing instruments. One pair are bookends. 

Hakata dolls are traditional Japanese clay dolls from the Hakata region of Fukuoka, Japan. The dolls are typically made of clay and hand painted. Hakata dolls date back over 400 years, becoming a significant craft in the Fukuoka region. Often portrays figures from daily life, folklore, or theater. They reflect Japanese life and culture and are often given as gifts or souvenirs. Hakata dolls gained popularity in the United States during and after WWII as service members returning from Japan would bring them home as souvenirs.

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8006
Closed
July 18, 2025
Lot 8006
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