Vintage 1950s Japanese Hakata Urasaki Falconer Doll 10” Clay Figurine w/ Hawk For Sale

Striking vintage Japanese Hakata Urasaki falconer figurine dating to approximately the 1950s, featuring an elderly seated falconer dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and holding a removable hawk/falcon on its perch.This large figure measures approximately 10” tall and features beautifully hand-painted details throughout, including the expressive face, red cap, patterned robe, green outer garment, traditional footwear, and realistically modeled bird.The falcon is a separate removable piece that inserts into the falconer’s hand/perch, making this a wonderful complete display example. Original Hakata Urasaki Dolls – Japan label remains on the underside along with an additional maker/import label.Hakata dolls are traditional Japanese clay figures associated with Fukuoka, Japan, and vintage postwar examples became popular collectibles in the United States. Condition is good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, paint loss, rubbing and small areas of finish loss, particularly visible on the falcon and other high points. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the condition description.A fantastic mid-century Japanese collectible and an impressive statement piece for collectors of Hakata dolls, Japanese folk art, Asian décor, falconry memorabilia, or vintage Japanese ceramics.