Title: 横綱柏戸土俵入り (Yokozuna Kashiwado Tsuyoshi 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): Endo (Mitsuki?) (遠藤(光局?). Printed by (摺): Shimizu (Yukio?) (清水(幸雄?). “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: A tremendous image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Kashiwado Tsuyoshi 柏戸剛 (1938-1996) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a favourite among sumo fans - gaining notoriety as a formidable rival & competitor to challenge the great Taiho Koki’s (大鵬幸喜) reign. Known for migi-yotsu, yorikiri, and tsukidashi winning techniques, Kashiwado retired in July 1969 before opening his own Kagamiyama stable. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第４７代横綱。
(47th 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: 横綱柏戸土俵入り (Yokozuna Kashiwado Tsuyoshi 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): Endo (Mitsuki?) (遠藤(光局?). Printed by (摺): Shimizu (Yukio?) (清水(幸雄?). “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: A tremendous image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Kashiwado Tsuyoshi 柏戸剛 (1938-1996) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a favourite among sumo fans - gaining notoriety as a formidable rival & competitor to challenge the great Taiho Koki’s (大鵬幸喜) reign. Known for migi-yotsu, yorikiri, and tsukidashi winning techniques, Kashiwado retired in July 1969 before opening his own Kagamiyama stable. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第４７代横綱。
(47th 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
