{"product_id":"daimon-kinoshita-takamiyama-ring-entering-ceremony","title":"Daimon Kinoshita - 高見山土俵入り (Takamiyama Ring-Entering Ceremony)","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fabulous woodblock print by Daimon Kinoshita: 高見山土俵入り (Takamiyama Ring-Entering Ceremony). Takamiyama Daigorō (高見山大五郎) is shown performing the dohyō-iri, his immense frame adorned with a vivid red kesho-mawashi and heavy white tsuna (綱) rope with hanging shide (紙垂). Kinoshita presents with stern expression and powerful stance that gives the image the full force of a modern sumo nishiki-e. \u003c\/em\u003e🏯💪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: c.1990s · Published by 京都版画院 (Kyoto Hanga-In). Carved by 松田寅葳 (Matsuda Torazo). Printed by 伊藤智郎 (Ito Tomoro). Margin inscriptions include “不許按製” (rights), 財団法人 日本相撲協会 (Japan Sumo Association), and copyright seals, with Kinoshita’s “Daimon” and edition seals below.\u003cbr data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 27.00 cm × H: 41.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eCondition: Wonderfully stored; strong, beautiful colours, paper crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eNotes: Takamiyama Daigorō (高見山大五郎) (1944-2023), born Jesse Kuhaulua in Hawai‘i, was a major figure in modern sumo history. He became the first foreign-born wrestler to win a top-division yūshō, claiming the championship in 1972, and rose to the rank of Sekiwake. Exceptionally popular in Japan, Takamiyama helped broaden the sport’s international profile and paved the way for later overseas rikishi such as Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru. After retirement, he remained active in sumo as coach of Azumazeki-beya (東関部屋).\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Hokkaidō in 1946, Daimon Kinoshita is Japan’s foremost contemporary artist of sumo nishiki-e (錦絵). Since 1985 he has worked closely with the Japan Sumo Association, using authentic Edo-period ukiyo-e techniques and the traditional hanmoto system of artist, carver, and printer. His woodblock prints bring Yokozuna, Ōzeki, and rikishi to life in bold ceremonial portraits, often depicting the dohyō-iri (土俵入り) ring-entrance with mica (kirazuri) details that echo Edo traditions. Sold at the Kokugikan arena and presented to visiting dignitaries, Kinoshita’s works combine beauty, craft, and cultural significance, keeping the art of nishiki-e alive in the modern age. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"木下大門 Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/daimon-kinoshita\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Daimon Kinoshita]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311895290200,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/DaimonKinoshita-TakamiyamaDaigoroThmb.jpg?v=1779091339","url":"https:\/\/www.kumoarts.com\/products\/daimon-kinoshita-takamiyama-ring-entering-ceremony","provider":"Kumo Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}