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Konishiki and Chiyonofuji
by Daimon Kinoshita (b. 1946)

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	Artist:	Daimon Kinoshita (b. 1946)
	Title:	Konishiki and Chiyonofuji
	Series:	Champion Sumo Wrestlers
	Date of first edition?:	1985
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Kyoto Hanga-In — 京都版画院
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Kyoto Hanga-In — 京都版画院
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Not Set
	Format (this edition):	Not Set
	DB artwork code:	39983
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Tuesday, 2 January 2007 Title Champion Sumo Wrestlers, Konishiki and Chiyonofuji Artist Daimon Kinoshita born 1946 Signature Daimon Seal Artist's seal Dated Late 20th century Publisher Kyoto Hanga-in Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent Colors excellent Condition excellent - very good … The print comes with a certificate from the Japan Sumo Association. Description Champion sumo wrestler, Chiyonofuji (right). He was one of the best "yokozuna" who won more than 800 times during his career. In 1984, he was defeated by a new comer, Konishiki from Hawaii. It caused a sensation. Konishiki later became "ozeki" which was one rank below the grand champion, "Yokozuna". Note Carver Kishima Shigeo, printer Ito Tatsuya. Width Item 16.0 inches = 40.7 cm Height Item 10.6 inches = 27.0 cm