Vintage Fukuoka Japanese Hakata Doll

This item is a vintage Japanese Hakata bisque doll featuring a young girl or geisha in a matte white kimono adorned with hand-painted pink cherry blossoms.  Origin: Crafted in Fukuoka, Japan, traditionally made from unglazed local clay.  Characteristics: Features a distinctive unglazed (bisque) finish with delicate facial features and painted floral details.  The sticker confirms this is a mid-century piece manufactured by the Kawasaki Co., Ltd. under their Lovely Doll product line.  Manufacturer Details Company: Kawasaki Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka/Kawasaki region, Japan).Line: Lovely Doll of Kawasaki Co., Ltd..Era: Circa 1950s–1970s, a peak export era for Japanese novelty and souvenir bisque ware shipped to Western markets.  Material: Unfinished matte bisque/clay body, featuring the signature green protective felt base to preserve furniture surfaces.