Lot 8008
Seven Japanese Worker Hakata Dolls
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-250
Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom that reads “Hakata Mimasu Dolls Japan,” and another has a tag that reads “Genuine Hakata Doll” and others are stamped “Made in Japan” or with numbers.
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Dimensions: The tallest measures 7x8x13 in.
Condition: Light wear and scuffs on each. Some are missing accessories of ladles or sticks or buckets. One worker figure appears to be missing his hat. The tallest figure with a farming tool appears to have his arm glued back on and repaired and some of his hat is chipped.
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.
Various country worker or farmer male Hakata dolls. Many have round traditional hats and hold water buckets, and scoops, and one figure hold a long farming tool and an assortment of what appears to be a crop of a vegetable or root.
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.
Lot details
- Lot
- 8008
- Closed
- August 25, 2025
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