 Item number:#OK-111 Sumo Wrestler "Tochinishiki"
by Daimon Kinoshita
$199
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Very fine "Sumo" original woodblock print by Daimon Kinoshita.
Daimon Kinoshita is well known Modern Ukiyo-e artist. Title "Tochinishiki"
(see below). Published by Kyoto Hanga in. This woodblock print series "THE
SUMO UKIYO-E" was approved by Nippon Sumo Association officially.
In 1985 the Nippon Sumo Association decided to revitalize the old Sumo
nishiki-e tradition and commissioned a series of sumo wrestler ukiyo-e
to Daimon Kinoshita at the occasion of the opening of the National Sports
Arena in Ryogoku.
Signature"Daimon" and censor seals on the lower right image.
Publisher seal "Kyoto Hanga-in", Printer and Carver seal, artist
seal "Daimon" and "Shozuri"(First edition) seal. The
Nippon Sumo Association seal with copyright on the bottom margin. Fine
mica on the background. The paper measures about 10 and 1/2 inches by 16
inches (26.5 x 41 cm) and is lightly embossed. Still tipped to original
folder. This print comes with explanation paper, original decorative folder,
and envelope. Pristine condition. Flawless, bright colors with fill margins.
Authentic hand carved and hand printed Japanese woodblock print.
Tochinishiki :Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (1925 - 1990) was a Sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He was the sport's 44th Yokozuna. He won ten top division tournament championships. He became the head coach of Kasugano stable in 1959 and was head of the Japan Sumo Association from 1974 until 1988. Very famous Sumo wrestler. Shipping Charges
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