Title: 横綱隆の里土俵入り (Yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide 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): Matsuda Torazo (松田寅葳). Printed by (摺): Ito Tomoro (伊藤智郎). “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 wonderful image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide 隆の里俊英 (1952-2011) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Despite participating in over 91 tournaments before reaching the rank, Takanosato Toshihide is acclaimed for winning his first Yokozuna (横綱) tournament with a perfect record! A beloved figure for his great rivalry with Chiyonofuji Mitsugu 千代の富士貢, and nicknamed “Popeye” given his burly physique; Takanosato favoured the yorikiri force out alongside the uwatenage throw & tsuridashi lift out. Retiring in 1986, shortly after in 1989 Takanosato Toshihide opened his own highly successful Naruto stable. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第５９代横綱。
(59th 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: 横綱隆の里土俵入り (Yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide 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): Matsuda Torazo (松田寅葳). Printed by (摺): Ito Tomoro (伊藤智郎). “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 wonderful image capturing the essence of Yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide 隆の里俊英 (1952-2011) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Despite participating in over 91 tournaments before reaching the rank, Takanosato Toshihide is acclaimed for winning his first Yokozuna (横綱) tournament with a perfect record! A beloved figure for his great rivalry with Chiyonofuji Mitsugu 千代の富士貢, and nicknamed “Popeye” given his burly physique; Takanosato favoured the yorikiri force out alongside the uwatenage throw & tsuridashi lift out. Retiring in 1986, shortly after in 1989 Takanosato Toshihide opened his own highly successful Naruto stable. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第５９代横綱。
(59th 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
