Japanese Print "Sumö game played by Courtesans" by Isoda Koryusai

Artist:Isoda Koryusai

Title:Sumö game played by Courtesans

Date:c. 1775

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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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This parody of a sumö scene depicts two popular courtesans from different teahouses. They are about to fight each other in order to determine which of them is the most attractive courtesan of the time. (from Oh Sumo! exhibition 5/7/07-)

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