Lot 8011
Four Elderly Samurai Hakata Dolls
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-300
Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom that reads “Urasaki Dolls Fukuoka Japan,” and two have stickers that read “Hakata Urasaki Dolls Made in Japan” and the last one is stamped “Made in Japan.”
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Dimensions: The figure near a stool measures 7×5.5×9.5 in.
Condition: Light wear and scuffs on each. Only one has his sword intact and a booklet, the rest are missing their sword and one is missing another accessory. One has his hand repaired and glued back on.
Additional Information: Each doll is an older male samurai or samurai instructor. Two have a similar appearance with one hand meant to hold a sword and the other resting on a stool. The other two appear to hold a booklet and sword, though the accessories are missing on one. Each wears traditional clothing decorated with designs and colorful dots, lines, or swirls. They are meant to be holding Katana swords.
This assortment of 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
- 8011
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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