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Framed Print of Sketches from Japan: wrestling at Osaka, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from Japan: wrestling at Osaka, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by...our Correspondent in Japan, Mr. C. Wirgman, showing...an enormous mat shed, filled with people. In the centre is a raised mound of earth, forming a platform under a canopy. There is a bucket of water'...a wooden ladle, and a little basket of salt. The contending performers begin the operation by going to the bucket of water, and rinsing their mouths; then they take a pinch of salt, and rub it under their arms and on their chests to purify themselves. After these ceremonies, they advance and squat down opposite each other...They then put themselves into the positions assumed by frogs...and stretch their muscles to the utmost; after which they pretend to wrestle...Perhaps one of them manifests a great predilection for one of the posts, and pulls at it...After a great deal of this work, they begin really to wrestle, and he who throws the other outside the ring is proclaimed victor. The people then go mad and throw money wrapped up in paper to the hero of the encounter. This is an occasion for excitement...the finale consists in whole corps coming in, naked to the waist, but wearing magnificent aprons and clapping their hands three times as they stand in a circle'. From Illustrated London News, 1868. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813759
Arena Audience Canopy Charles Wirgman Cheering Grappling Referee Spectators Sportsmen Sumo Wrestler Sumo Wrestlers Sumo Wrestling Umpire Wirgman Charles Wrestling Wrestling Match
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.1cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
