Description: You are bidding on an original antique engraving print from an 1850s illustrated journal. It depicts a double sumo wrestling match or training in Japan, with two sets of athletes. Sumo ("striking one another") is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (dohyo) or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by throwing, shoving or pushing him down). The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally. It is considered a gendai budo, which refers to modern Japanese martial art, but the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from Shinto. It measures approximately 10.75 x 6.75 inches (approximately 27 x 16 cm). The picture fills about 6.5 x 5 inches, with a caption below.The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is unrelated text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 79.95 USD
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-17T16:11:27.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Print
Subject: Sports
Style: Realism
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
Print Type: Engraving
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1853
