In Japan, archeological evidence indicates that simple biscuit fired dolls were consumed at Buddhist temples in Hakata and Kamakura in the 12th century.  In the year 1600, Lord Nagamasa Kuroda came to Hakata province to become its governor, and many artists and craftsmen were summoned by his side. The ceramic dolls that emerged at this time are the root of Hakata dolls.

Measures approximately 7oe” x 3 x 3oe”, not including stick