The size of Hakata Doll: 5 7/8" H (w/stand) x 5" W x 2 1/2" D,
Stand size: 4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3/8"
This is lovely Japanese Hakata Doll in the form of Sumo Tori(wrestler).
He is Yokozuna, Grand Champion. Very cute.
It came with stand. It has a seal of Hakata Doll Union.Association.
The condition of Sumo Tori is excellent at seen in photos.
Dating from 1980's, it has been stored away.
Hakata Dolls, A Hakata doll (Hakata ningyo) is a traditional Japanese clay doll,
originally from the city of Fukuoka, part of which was previously named Hakata
before the city merger in 1889. Each Doll are hand colored and handpainted.
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