Japanese Print "Champion Sumo Wrestler Umegatani" by Unknown

Artist:Unknown

Title:Champion Sumo Wrestler Umegatani

Date:1909.

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Description:

The champion sumo wrestler Umegatani Totaro. He built the golden age of sumo wrestling in the late Meiji era. Here, he shows "Dohyo-iri", the traditional ceremonial performance by the champion wrestler at the beginning of a tournament.

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