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Hanko Kajita 1870-1917 - Beginning of Sumo Wrestling

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Beginning of Sumo Wrestling
by Hanko Kajita 1870-1917

Item	26688
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Date Sold	Sunday, April 22, 2007

Title	Beginning of Sumo Wrestling
	kuchi-e
Artist	Hanko Kajita 1870-1917
Description	Nomi no sukuno (right) and Taima no Kehaya. This match has been regarded as the beginning of sumo wrestling in Japan. The print was designed for the special edition for sumo wrestling in Bungei Kurabu magazine. In the bottom inset; a part of the thick straw rope which defines the sumo ground, and a red and white pole which stands at the four corners of the sumo ring.
Signature	Hanko.
Dated	Ca. 1900-10s.
Publisher	Bungei Kurabu.
Medium/Technique	Woodblock print.
Impression	Excellent - very good.
Colors	Very good.
Condition	Very good ... slightly soiled, two vertical kuchi-e folds, red transfer stains on the background, backed.
Width Item	11.8 inches = 30.0 cm
Height Item	8.3 inches = 21.0 cm

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