Sumo bout between Hitachiyama and Umenotani

Sumo wrestling training bout between Hitachiyama Taniemon (1874-1922) and Umenotani Otomatsu, later Umegatani Totaro II (1878-1927). With tate-gyoji or referee Kimura Shounosuke XVI with gunbai and Ikazuchi stable master and yokuzuna Omegatani Totaro I (1854-1928). Triptych colour woodblock by Gyokuha (or Tamanami), Matsuki Heikichi, Meiji 33 (1900). Gyokuha was a print maker who flourished 1900-1920

Bout Ryogoku Sumo Triptych Ukiyo-e Woodblock Wrestler

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