Sato Hakata / Fukuoka ceramic Doll of male musician drummer.

Ceramic doll figurine hand painted. Mark and serial number verso.

6” x 5” x 4”

Hakata dolls / figurines date back to the 17th century. In the late 1800's, as the merchant class began to grow, they evolved to represent the people of every day life in The villages of Japan.

American GIs stationed in Japan gave rise to the popularity of these dolls coming to the States as souvenirs and very collectible.