Artist: Daimon Kinoshita
Title: Champion Sumo Wrestler Takanosato
Date: 1985
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Title Champion Sumo Wrestler, Takanosato with original decorative folder Artist Daimon Kinoshita born 1946 Signature Daimon Seal Artist's seal Dated Late 20th century Publisher Kyoto Hanga-in Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent Colors excellent … mica on the background and part of the robe. Condition excellent - very good … The print comes with a certificate from the Japan Sumo Association; the original decorative wrapper and folder. Description Champion sumo wrestler, Takanosato Toshihide. He had overcome diabetes which he had suffered since his young age, and became the 59th "Yokozuna" (Grand Champion) wrestler in 1983. After some 80 years of absence, the Japan Sumo Association commissioned the making of traditional nishiki-e style woodblock printing to publisher Kyoto Hanga-in, artist Daimon, carver Kishima and printer Ito in 1985. These new Sumo Nishiki-e are sold in Ryogoku Kokugi-kan in Tokyo. Note Carver Matsuda Torazo, printer Ito Tomoro. Copyright seal of "zaidan hojin Nihon Sumo Kyokai" on the lower margin. Width Item 10.6 inches = 27.0 cm Height Item 16.1 inches = 41.0 cm Width Mat 14.0 inches = 35.5 cm Height Mat 18.9 inches = 48.0 cm
