Sumo Match at a Shrine - Interesting scene of a sumo match taking place at a shrine, with two athletes in the ring. Matches were sometimes held on the grounds of a temple or shrine to raise funds for the temple, with temporary arenas erected for the event. Here, a referee in blue holding a fan watches the wrestlers closely, judges seated on cushions at the base of each red pillar. At upper right, a uniformed band plays drums and horns. Each figure is identifying by a name cartouche. Nicely detailed, with expressive figures.

Artist - Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 19 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Small repair, a few creases. Please see photos for details.