About This Items
- Experience a unique blend of sumo culture and traditional Japanese print artistry with this Chuban (medium-size) Nishiki-e print featuring the 55th Yokozuna Kitanoumi Toshimitsu.
- Kitanoumi Toshimitsu, born in Hokkaido, became yokozuna at the age of 21 years and 2 months — a record for youngest promotion at that time. He secured 24 top division championships and amassed 951 career wins, making him one of the most dominant yokozuna of the Showa era.
What you are getting:
- A richly illustrated print of Kitanoumi Toshimitsu in his yokozuna regalia, created in Chuban size (approx. 250 mm × 180 mm / approx. 9.8″ × 7.1″ for the print, mounted on a board approx. 378 mm × 286 mm / approx. 14.9″ × 11.3″).
- Produced by artist Daimon Kinoshita, printed on machine-washi “bōsho” paper, and mounted with a silver-frame style backing board.
- A wonderful collectible for sumo fans and art enthusiasts alike — ideal for display, framing, or gifting.
About Nishiki-e (錦絵) – “brocade pictures”
- The term “Nishiki-e” refers historically to multicolor Japanese woodblock prints that emerged in the mid-18th century.
- Literally “brocade pictures,” the technique involved carving separate woodblocks for each color, allowing vivid, multicolored prints.
- In Japan’s Edo period, Nishiki-e became a major popular medium, depicting actors, beauties, sumo wrestlers, and everyday life.
- In this case, while labeled “Nishiki-e,” note that this particular print is a modern reproduction printed on machine-washi paper rather than a traditional woodblock edition.
Condition & Details
- Condition: Brand new, unused.
- Print size: approx. 250 mm × 180 mm (≈ 9.8″ × 7.1″)
- Mount size: approx. 378 mm × 286 mm (≈ 14.9″ × 11.3″)
- Please note: The actual colors may slightly differ from those displayed in web images.
- Ships internationally with care; tracking available.
Ideal for
- Sumo memorabilia collectors
- Fans of Onosato and modern sumo champions
- Lovers of Japanese traditional print-art
- Unique gift for someone interested in Japanese culture
- Don’t miss your opportunity to own a beautiful homage to a new yokozuna, rendered in the spirit of classic Nishiki-e — a piece that bridges tradition and modern sumo glory!