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Lot 8013

Artist Sculptor and Writer Japanese Hakata Dolls

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Estimated Value: $180-210

Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom that reads “Sato Hakata Doll Co Hakata Japan,” and another has a sticker that reads “Hakata Mimasu Dolls Japan” and others are stamped “Made in Japan” or with numbers. 

Origin: Japan

Dimensions: The writing Hakata figure on the panel measures 9.75×14.5×4 in. 

Condition: Light wear and scuffs on each. Some have more paint chipped off than others. One small figurine is missing his hammer. 

Additional Information: Artist Hakata dolls of various sizes, doing different tasks including one man painting a lantern with a small dish of paint near him. Two larger seated figures in the act of carving panels or sculptures. Five small clay dolls hammering sculptures and one male scribe figurine writing in a book and mounted on a flat piece of wood. 

This assortment of traditional artist 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.

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8013
Closed
July 18, 2025
Lot 8013
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