Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859

Comments - Terrific view of two sumo wrestlers and attendants crossing a bridge as they make their way to a tournament at Hitotsumebashi. The two athletes are sekitori, wrestlers ranked in one of the top two professional classes of the sport. The wrestler in the center is Shiranui, and he wears a blue coat over a blue and gray diamond print kimono, a white cloth in his hand. The sumo at left carries a folding fan and is dressed in a black coat over a blue kimono with print fabrics inset at the hem. His coat features a beautiful burnished pattern of a dragon and swirling clouds. At right, a young sumo carries a furry black bundle over his shoulder, his plaid robe tucked up at the waist for easier walking. Another man follows, perhaps a coach. A great image with large, colorful characters and fine bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 3/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Stitching holes along one side of each panel from previous folio binding, a few wormholes, repaired. Very slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Sekitori-rank Wrestlers on Their Way to a Tournament at Hitotsumebashi, 1859 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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