Japanese Print "First Sumo Match - Yoshitoshi Musha Burui" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Artist:Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title:First Sumo Match - Yoshitoshi Musha Burui
Date:1886.
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Description:
"Yoshitoshi Musha Burui" (Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors) Nomi-no-Sukune (right) wrestle with Taima-no-Kehaya in 23 B.C. - reputedly the first sumo bout in the history.
