Japanese Antique Woodblock Triptych of Sumo Wrestlers

Japanese Antique Woodblock Triptych of Sumo Wrestlers

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1920

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Japanese antique woodblock print in triptych entitled “A Picture of Yokozuna Entering the Ring” by Gyokuha Kiwani (active 1900-1920). The highest ranking sumo wrestler, the yokozuna is shown in the center flanked by two other wrestlers during the ring entering ceremony. The yokozuna is easily identified by the wide white rope he wears around his waist. The referee is seated to the right, holding a wide ceremonial fan. All three wrestlers wear matching aprons with the Tokugawa mon and waves. Framed. Collection of Robert Rydeius, an art teacher in Japan for 25 years who retired to  Arcata, California.

 

Provenance: Robert Rydeius

Artist: Gyokuha Kiwani

Age: Meiji Period (circa early 1900’s)

Dimensions: including frame 20 1/4″ high x 34 1/2″ wide

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Japanese antique woodblock print in triptych entitled “A Picture of Yokozuna Entering the Ring” by Gyokuha Kiwani (active 1900-1920). The highest ranking sumo wrestler, the yokozuna is shown in the center flanked by two other wrestlers during the ring entering ceremony. The yokozuna is easily identified by the wide white rope he wears around his waist. The referee is seated to the right, holding a wide ceremonial fan. All three wrestlers wear matching aprons with the Tokugawa mon and waves. Framed. Collection of Robert Rydeius, an art teacher in Japan for 25 years who retired to  Arcata, California.

 

Provenance: Robert Rydeius

Artist: Gyokuha Kiwani

Age: Meiji Period (circa early 1900’s)

Dimensions: including frame 20 1/4″ high x 34 1/2″ wide

Additional information

Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1920

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