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Lot 8017

Japanese Hakata Dolls

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Estimated Value: $150-250

Manufacturer: One has a sticker on the bottom that reads “Hakata Urasaki Dolls,” and another has a sticker that reads “Wales Made in Japan” and others are stamped “Made in Japan” or with no markings.

Origin: Fukuoka, Japan

Dimensions: The woman with the basket holding a clam measures 4.25x5x13 in. 

Condition: Light wear and scuffs on each. Some figures are missing their accessories and have light dirt wear or chips. 

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. 

Includes various men and women standing and engaging in different tasks or holding various objects such as a holding a gardening hoe, boxes, a basket of clams, a broom, and other various tasks. Some figures are missing their accessories so it is hard to tell what activity they were working on. There are 13 total dolls. 

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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8017
Closed
July 18, 2025
Lot 8017
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