This an absolute stunning piece of Hakata art work from the 50s. This Japanese artist is beautifully caught in mid action. Hakata dolls have become one of the popular collector’s items in Japan. It comes with the original mat/base. At the end of the 19th century, Hakata dolls transformed from simple biscuit-fired toys to works of art. The Hakata doll gained fame when American soldiers took them back to the US as souvenirs during the American occupation of Japan following the Second World War. Japan started exporting Hakata dolls soon afterwards. Hakata Urasaki dolls are a little different. They were made during the Korean War in Japan and are harder to find than the regular Hakata dolls. In amazingly good condition despite being very fragile and breakable. Wear consistent with age. Size: 13″ T x 9″ L. NOTE: Please remember this is a vintage used item and will show some signs of use or wear. Please visit my store for my exciting finds. I add new interesting and unusual items everyday. Follow my store and be the first to see what is new. To receive our Product Updates and NEW Arrivals. As always, my items are packed with extreme care to insure a safe arrival. I describe the items to the best of my ability and as accurately as possible. Feedback is very important and highly appreciated. Thank you for stopping by. The item “Vintage Hakata Urasaki Painter Artist Doll Figurine With Mat Base Japan Very Rare” is in sale since Saturday, December 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Figures & Statues”. The seller is “lillytho” and is located in Glendale, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan