Artist: Kinoshita Daimon
Title: Champion Sumo Wrestlers, Konishiki and Chiyonofuji
Date: Late 20th century.
Details & Prices: Kinoshita Daimon: Champion Sumo Wrestlers, Konishiki and Chiyonofuji - Artelino
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Description:
Champion sumo wrestler, Chiyonofuji (right). He was one of the best "yokozuna" who won more than 800 times during his career. In 1984, he was defeated by a new comer, Konishiki from Hawaii. It caused a sensation. Konishiki later became "ozeki" which was one rank below the grand champion, "Yokozuna".
