Title: 横綱旭富士土俵入り (Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya Ring-Entering Ceremony).
Artist: Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present).
Signed & Dated: Circa 1985. Seals/chops to left margin: (Published by Kyoto Hanga-In (京都版画院版). Engraved/carved by (彫): Kishima Shigeo (木島重男). Printed by (摺): Ito Tatsuya (伊藤達也). “Daimon” & edition seal beneath. The Japan Sumo Association revived the traditional Sumo nishiki-e art in 1985 by commissioning Daimon Kinoshita to create a series of ukiyo-e prints - harnessing the traditional methods & expertise of the artist, skilled carvers, and printers - to depict sumo wrestlers for the opening of the National Sports Arena in Ryogoku. “不許按製” (Rights), “財団法人 日本相撲協会” (The Japan Sumo Association), alongside copyright seal along lower margin.
Medium: Woodblock.
Paper Size: H: 27.00cm x W: 41.00cm.
Condition: Wonderful. Please see photos/contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: An incredible print capturing the essence of Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya 旭富士正也 (1960-) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Becoming the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport, Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya won his first yokozuna title in 1991. He is regarded for his migi-yotsu (右四つ), yorikiri (寄り切り), uwatedashinage (上手出し投げ), and often unorthodox technique fighting style. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第６３代横綱。
(63rd Yokozuna).
Official Website: The Japan Sumo Association | NIHON SUMO KYOKAI | https://www.sumo.or.jp
Official Website: Daimon Kinoshita: http://www.daimon-e.sakura.ne.jp
Title: 横綱旭富士土俵入り (Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya Ring-Entering Ceremony).
Artist: Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present).
Signed & Dated: Circa 1985. Seals/chops to left margin: (Published by Kyoto Hanga-In (京都版画院版). Engraved/carved by (彫): Kishima Shigeo (木島重男). Printed by (摺): Ito Tatsuya (伊藤達也). “Daimon” & edition seal beneath. The Japan Sumo Association revived the traditional Sumo nishiki-e art in 1985 by commissioning Daimon Kinoshita to create a series of ukiyo-e prints - harnessing the traditional methods & expertise of the artist, skilled carvers, and printers - to depict sumo wrestlers for the opening of the National Sports Arena in Ryogoku. “不許按製” (Rights), “財団法人 日本相撲協会” (The Japan Sumo Association), alongside copyright seal along lower margin.
Medium: Woodblock.
Paper Size: H: 27.00cm x W: 41.00cm.
Condition: Wonderful. Please see photos/contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: An incredible print capturing the essence of Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya 旭富士正也 (1960-) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Becoming the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport, Yokozuna Asahifuji Seiya won his first yokozuna title in 1991. He is regarded for his migi-yotsu (右四つ), yorikiri (寄り切り), uwatedashinage (上手出し投げ), and often unorthodox technique fighting style. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第６３代横綱。
(63rd Yokozuna).
Official Website: The Japan Sumo Association | NIHON SUMO KYOKAI | https://www.sumo.or.jp
Official Website: Daimon Kinoshita: http://www.daimon-e.sakura.ne.jp
