Up for sale is a beautiful, rare 3-piece mid-century Japanese Hakata folk art figurine set, including a central table lamp and two matching seated companion figures. These highly detailed, hand-painted clay/ceramic pieces beautifully capture traditional Japanese figures in daily life, featuring textured garments and expressive, realistic faces characteristic of authentic Fukuoka Hakata craftsmanship from the 1950s era.
This cohesive set makes an incredible addition to any Mid-Century Modern (MCM) decor, Asian art collection, or vintage lamp display.What’s Included1. Central Hakata Seated Figure Table Lamp: Features an integrated ceramic tree-trunk style backpole and a textured burlap-style shade.
2. Left Companion Figure: Seated traditional male figure holding a shallow woven tray/basket. Includes a vintage hand-written paper inventory sticker on the underside base.
3. Right Companion Figure Pair: Seated traditional figures depicting a social scene, with one figure drinking tea and another interacting with an abacus.Condition Report• Functionality: The lamp is fully tested and in working condition! The original wiring operates properly and lights up cleanly.
• Cosmetic Condition: The hand-painted surfaces retain excellent, vibrant colors for their age with only minor, expected vintage shelf wear.
• Notable Flaws: The lamp base has one small piece missing at the bottom base edge. This minor chip is strictly cosmetic and does not affect the stability, balance, or electrical function of the lamp when displayed. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition before offerding.Shipping & Handle-With-Care Policy (Please Read)Due to the brittle, fragile nature of vintage unglazed Hakata clay, this entire set will be packed with the utmost care. It will be shipped as safely and securely as humanly possible, utilizing heavy-duty bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and a sturdy box to minimize movement during transit.
• Seller Liability Disclaimer: Because carrier handling is completely outside of our control once the package leaves our facility, the seller is not responsible for any damage that occurs strictly during transit.
• Shipping Claims: In the unfortunate event that the carrier mishandlies or damages the item en route, any and all insurance claims must be filed directly with the shipping carrier (USPS/UPS/FedEx) by the buyer using the provided tracking information.
Keywords: Urasaki, MCM lighting, hand-painted ceramic, Japan, 1950-1959, Clay, Folk Art
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