Daimon Kinoshita - 横綱照国土俵入り (Yokozuna Terukuni Manzō Ring-Entering Ceremony)
Title: 横綱照国土俵入り (Yokozuna Terukuni Manzō 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 Terukuni Manzō 照國万藏 (1919-1977) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Renowned for his exceptional yotsu-zumo (四つ相撲) technique - emphasising powerful grappling manoeuvres & impressive technique given a supreme heavyweight physique (weighing > 160 kg (350 lb); Terukuni achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest wrestler in history at the time (23y/o) to attain the esteemed rank of Yokozuna (横綱) in May 1942. He later secured his first championship victory in September 1950. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第３８代横綱。
(38th 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: 横綱照国土俵入り (Yokozuna Terukuni Manzō 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 Terukuni Manzō 照國万藏 (1919-1977) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Renowned for his exceptional yotsu-zumo (四つ相撲) technique - emphasising powerful grappling manoeuvres & impressive technique given a supreme heavyweight physique (weighing > 160 kg (350 lb); Terukuni achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest wrestler in history at the time (23y/o) to attain the esteemed rank of Yokozuna (横綱) in May 1942. He later secured his first championship victory in September 1950. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第３８代横綱。
(38th 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: 横綱照国土俵入り (Yokozuna Terukuni Manzō 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 Terukuni Manzō 照國万藏 (1919-1977) performing his “dohyō-iri” (土俵入り) ring-entrance ceremony. Renowned for his exceptional yotsu-zumo (四つ相撲) technique - emphasising powerful grappling manoeuvres & impressive technique given a supreme heavyweight physique (weighing > 160 kg (350 lb); Terukuni achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest wrestler in history at the time (23y/o) to attain the esteemed rank of Yokozuna (横綱) in May 1942. He later secured his first championship victory in September 1950. Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
第３８代横綱。
(38th 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
