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Tatsugami Banemon

Size: 39.0cm by 26.0cm (15.35 in by 10.24 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Katsukawa Shunei

Era: Pre-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 9,000$ 70.00£ 62.25€ 72.00 [Item has been sold]

Description: This print is included in a set of 50 prints called "Ukiyo Ekagami," a collection of various artists and genres, which was probably a reproduction in the pre-war period.

The print depicts the portrait of the sumo wrestler Tatsugami Banemon. In one hand he is gripping a towel while with the other he is lifting the hem of his robe to reveal a muscular leg.

He is wearing a black outer kimono over a striped yellow and orange robe tied with a geometric print obi that reverses to purple and white stripes. He is also carrying a saber on his back.

By making the sumo look steadily ahead while scowling and making his hands and legs look strong, Shunei gives great expression and a firm personality to the character.

This print has slight creases, a few marks, and perhaps a water stain at the top left part. Also, there is a trace of removal of glue on the backside.

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