KATSUKAWA SHUNKO (1743-1812)
KATSUKAWA SHUNKO (1743-1812)
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KATSUKAWA SHUNKO (1743-1812)

Wrestlers Uzugafuchi and Sekinoto in the ring with referee Kimura Shonosuke

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KATSUKAWA SHUNKO (1743-1812)
Wrestlers Uzugafuchi and Sekinoto in the ring with referee Kimura Shonosuke
Woodblock print, signed Shunko ga, published by Toshimaya Bunjiemon
Vertical oban: 14 ¾ x 9 ¾ in. (37.5 x 24.8 cm.)

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For another impression of this print see Narazaki, Muneshige, ed., Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections, Vol. 6, Musee Guimet I (Tokyo: Kodansha, 1987), pl. 127. According to Narazaki the print is believed to date from 1785-6, when Shunko began to design wrestler prints, but that Uzagafuchi was no longer komusubi (fourth highest rank) at that time.

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