Lot 8009
Japanese Kendo Shinai Warrior Hakata Dolls
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $60
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-250
Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom of the stand that reads “Hakata Mimasu Dolls Japan” and the other does not have any stickers or maker markings.
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Dimensions: The figure on the round stand measures 8 in. in diameter x 15.5 in.
Condition: Light dirt wear and scuffs on each. One is on a round stand and the other is on a rectangular stand. Both are missing their sword.
Additional Information: Includes two standing male Shinai Warrior Hakata Dolls. Both have on long robes, padded armor, and have a helmet in one hand, and both are meant to hold a sword.
These traditional Japanese Hakata dolls are made from fired and painted unglazed clay. These dolls are known for their soft colors and realistic expressions.
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
- 8009
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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