Title: 横綱大乃国土俵入り (Yokozuna Onokuni 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): Tochigi Yoshiro 栃木義郎. “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 fabulous image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Onokuni Yasushi 大乃国康 (1962-Present) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Born in Memuro, Hokkaido, Onokuni made his debut in the world of sumo wrestling in March 1978 and was known for his rather defensive wrestling style and powerful overarm throw. Becoming the 62nd Yokozuna, he later retired in July 1991, before further establishing his reputation as a baker - frequently making appearances on television baking shows. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第６２代横綱。
(62nd 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: 横綱大乃国土俵入り (Yokozuna Onokuni 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): Tochigi Yoshiro 栃木義郎. “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 fabulous image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Onokuni Yasushi 大乃国康 (1962-Present) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Born in Memuro, Hokkaido, Onokuni made his debut in the world of sumo wrestling in March 1978 and was known for his rather defensive wrestling style and powerful overarm throw. Becoming the 62nd Yokozuna, he later retired in July 1991, before further establishing his reputation as a baker - frequently making appearances on television baking shows. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第６２代横綱。
(62nd 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
