Original Japanese Woodblock Oban Print Diptych – Toyokuni lll/ Kunisada -1857 – SUMO DIPTYCH- Actors Arashi Rikan III, and Ichikawa Danjûrô VIII in the roles of Hanaregoma no Chokichi and Nuregami Chogoro from the Play: Futatsu chocho kuruwa nikki. Two Sumo wrestlers in elaborate costumes in an interior setting, the one on the left beside vertically stacked bales, lunging forward on one foot as if to attack the other surprised wrestler. Signed: Toyokuni ga in a pale blue toshidama cartouche, both sheets. Together they measure 20 1/4″ x 14 1/2″ Condition: Excellent color and detail, light soil; several holes, repaired; not attached, and slight residue on the reverse from where it had been previous laid down. It’s a compelling print, especially for those interested in SUMO prints. I think the photos speak for themselves. DON’T MISS OUT! We make every effort to research and describe each item to the best of our ability. Thanks to all our Customers for their continued patronage. Please put us on your FAVORITES LIST! And Check Out Our Other Items! Kindly Note Our Terms Below and Thanks For Your Interest! We’ve been professionally packing for 44 years and this item ships U. The item “Original Japanese Woodblock Print -SUMO Diptych-Toyokuni lll/ Kunisada -1857″ is in sale since Friday, June 26, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “snapdragon” and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Color: Multi-Color
- Maker: Toyokuni III/Kunisada
- Type: Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Diptych
- Primary Material: Paper
- Age: 1857
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Original/Reproduction: Original
