The Sumö Wrestler Tanikaze with Two Attendants -

Title : The Sumö Wrestler Tanikaze with Two Attendants

Date : c. 1788

Source : Honolulu Museum of Art
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Description : Shunkö depicts the strongest sumö wrestler of the time, Tanikaze, wearing a kimono as he promenades with two attendants. They wear swords, which suggests their status as warriors (samurai). It is known that some sumö wrestlers retained by samurai lords still fought in public tournaments. (from Oh Sumo! exhibition 5/7/07-)

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