Vintage Hakata Figurine Playing Children in Ceramic & Clay, Japan, 1970s

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Cute Hakata doll scene from the 1960s-70s.

Dimensions: height 33 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 19.5 cm.

This clay figure … Read more Cute Hakata doll scene from the 1960s-70s.

Dimensions: height 33 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 19.5 cm.

This clay figure depicts a child carrying a smaller child on its back. The figure stands on a black wooden base, signed by the artist.

Note the fine, hand-painted faces, hair, and traditional clothing.

Hakata doll art originates from the city of Hakata, which is now a district of Fukuoka. These dolls are typically made of ceramic or clay and are known for their detailed expressions of traditional Japanese figures such as geishas, samurais, children, and Buddhist monks.

This piece is in good condition, without damage, and shows only minor spots due to age. This piece has an attribution mark,
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