(2) Japanese Hakata Urasaki Clay Dolls of Scholar and Craftsman. Pair of traditional Japanese clay figurines depicting an elderly scholar with scroll and craftsman working with pot.

Largest Size: 6 x 7 1/4 x 9 in. 

Hakata Urasaki figures are traditional Japanese clay dolls originating from Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, celebrated for their finely modeled forms and delicately hand-painted details. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these figures reflect both classical Japanese aesthetics and Western-influenced realism, often depicting beautiful women, children, dancers, or everyday scenes with serene expressions and lifelike postures. Urasaki refers to one of the notable workshops or makers associated with this craft, known for high-quality production and attention to subtle facial features and clothing patterns. Typically unglazed to preserve the matte, soft finish of the clay, Hakata Urasaki figures are prized as both folk art and collectible decorative pieces, representing a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and artistic refinement.

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