Vintage Hakata Bushi Samurai figurine with Spear Japan Clay Original Tag 1950’s for Sale

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Vintage Hakata Bushi Samurai figurine with Spear Japan Clay Original Tag 1950’s For Sale

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Vintage Hakata Bushi Samurai figurine with Spear Japan Clay Original Tag 1950’s:
$180.00

Vintage Hakata Bushi Samurai figurine Made In Japan Clay Original Tag late 19050\'s-1960’s. Condition is excellent Used. Some very small areas of wear. Purchased at a dime store for .79 cents. Measures @ 9” tall x 4” wide. Low starting offer. Rare

Bisque hand painted Japanese Hakone figurine; also referred to as “Hakata Dolls” or Suyaki Ningyu. These style “dolls” were first introduced in 17th century Japan as offerings to Buddhist temples and remained popular through World War II, gaining in popularity in America when servicemen brought them home as souvenirs from occupied Japan post war. Hakone is a town near Mt. Fuji where these were manufactured; and then distributed by Bristol Imports. They are quite unique and hard to find and even required a U.S. Patent to import.

The figurines and process are notably Japanese; the unglazed porcelain and hand painted muted colors with exceptional attention to detail is what attracts collectors to these highly regarded charming characters or “dolls”, who want an article of traditional Japanese Art with some historical background and significance.

“Made in Japan” markings and paper provenance present.

The condition is excellent; missing some paint on reverse.