The Sumo Wrestler Takasago Uraemon

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Sumo Wrestler Takasago Uraemon

Katsukawa Shun'ei; Publisher: Kagaya KichiemonLinkedCulture matchlcp-2ae44191c127

Date
c. 1810
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
67845

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Takasago Uraemon (died 1829) fought under this name from 1809 until 1821, after which he became Tegarayama Shigeemon for one last tournament before his retirement. In this portrait, made around 1810, Takasago is dressed like a samurai, carrying two swords. Only samurai were allowed to carry swords, but as some wrestlers were retained by lords, they could too. Hence this portrait shows Takasago’s important and powerful status. Japan, Asia

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Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.

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