Utagawa I Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786 - 1865)
A Japanese woodblock print of two Sumo wrestlers, rikishi: Tsuneyama and Kagamiiwa, framed and glazed
19th century
37cm x 24cm, total 52cm x 38cm
The tradition of Sumo wrestling stretches way back in history, with written records dating to the 7th century. The sport takes root in agricultural rites and in fact is almost a religious ceremony.
The training , like in any professional sport, is long and rigorous, but Rikishi enjoy high social status and are regarded as celebrities even today
Utagawa I Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786 - 1865)
A Japanese woodblock print of two Sumo wrestlers, rikishi: Tsuneyama and Kagamiiwa, framed and glazed
19th century
37cm x 24cm, total 52cm x 38cm
The tradition of Sumo wrestling stretches way back in history, with written records dating to the 7th century. The sport takes root in agricultural rites and in fact is almost a religious ceremony.
The training , like in any professional sport, is long and rigorous, but Rikishi enjoy high social status and are regarded as celebrities even today
