Minneapolis Institute of Art
Three Sumo Wrestlers
Nakajima RaishōLinkedCulture matchlcp-1fe1ce42505b
- Date
- 1820s–1850s
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono), ink and color on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 42383
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Since all the poems included in this print refer to things associated with autumn, it must have commemorated a sumo match held that season. The large wrestler is getting dressed in a red and white ceremonial apron, which is worn for a ritual performed by ranking wrestlers before the day's bouts begin. Another wrestler of lower rank helps him secure the apron. Wrestlers are ranked by their achievements in a tournament and could lose their rank if they underperform. Japan, Asia
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- Credit line
- Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslon
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