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Sumo Wrestlers Raiden and Kachozan

Size: 21.5cm by 14.5cm (8.46 in by 5.71 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [M] ?

Designer: Katsukawa Shunei

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 8,000$ 59.00£ 44.50€ 50.75 [Item has been sold]

Description: Having made a name for himself with his paintings of actors, Shunsho took on the new style of sumo painting, attempting to depict everything from the movements of the wrestlers entering the ring to the final moments of the match with delicate, realistic brushwork.

This print depicts Raiden, known for his extraordinary physique and captivating presence, in the background, and Kachozan in the foreground, all in a powerful portrayal.

This version is a post-war reproduction by Takamizawa Company.Please note that it is smaller than the original size.

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