Width: Approximately 21 cm Depth: Approximately 18.5 cm Height: Approximately 16.5 cm A child warrior doll by Hakata doll artist Akira Sato, based on "Hachiman Taro Yoshiie (childhood name: Gentamaru)". The figure sitting on top of the armor and sucking his finger is incredibly endearing, and the patterns on the costume give it a strong presence. The material is likely unglazed (formed with plaster molds), characteristic of Hakata dolls, with added coloring. It is integrated with the base, designed for easy display as a Koinobori (Children's Day) decoration. There are scuff marks on the face and chips on the base. Please check the images. This is a used item. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. ● Hachiman Taro Yoshiie (はちまんたろう よしいえ) Refers to Minamoto no Yoshiie, a warrior of the late Heian period. He is a figure often depicted in warrior dolls and ornaments for Tango no Sekku (Children's Day) as a symbol of bravery. ● Childhood name: Gentamaru (げんたまる) The name Yoshiie used in his childhood. He is often used as a subject for child warrior dolls. ● Akira Sato Active as a Hakata doll artist in Fukuoka. He creates dolls based on festival dolls and historical figures.