Lot 8016
Japanese Hakata Dolls
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-210
Manufacturer: Some are stamped Hakata Doll and others are stickered Urusuki Dolls
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Dimensions: One of the largest measures 5.5×4.5×8.5 in.
Condition: Light wear and scuffs on each. Some of the larger figures have more staining and chips than others. Some are missing their accessories.
Additional Information: A collection of eight Japanese Hakata Dolls performing different everyday task such as carrying a water bucket, showing a book, or selling dolls. Some wear traditional sun hats while others wear cloth hats. The accessories are attached with string and use sticks to create movement and realistic materials on a smaller scale. A few of them are stamped or have stickers.
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.
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
- 8016
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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