Lot 100
100
UTAGAWA KUNISADA: oban tate-e (36.9 x 25.4 cm. ea. approx.); a triptych entitled Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri "The dohyo-iri at a kanjin sumo match", signed Kochoro Toyokuni ga and published by Aritaya Kiyoemon- very good impression, generally very good color, small stains, otherwise very good condition (3)

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UTAGAWA KUNISADA: oban tate-e (36.9 x 25.4 cm. ea. approx.); a triptych entitled Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri "The dohyo-iri at a kanjin sumo match", signed Kochoro Toyokuni ga and published by Aritaya Kiyoemon- very good impression, generally very good color, small stains, otherwise very good condition (3)

Lot Essay

PUBLISHED:
Sumo and the Woodblock Print Masters, pl. 52

The crests on the pleated curtains over the ring matching those on the costume of the judge indicate that he is a sponsor or organizer of the tournament.