Japanese Print "Champion Sumo Wrestlers, Konishiki and Chiyonofuji" by Kinoshita Daimon
Artist:Kinoshita Daimon
Title:Champion Sumo Wrestlers, Konishiki and Chiyonofuji
Date:Late 20th century.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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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".
