Sumo Collection (#3)

Sumo Wrestler, Japan

Sumo wrestlers and referee, Japan
Four Sumo wrestlers and a referee, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

ar, arms raised, athlete, augmented reality, bare, bare chest, barefoot, beaming
Energy flowing from sumo wrestler

anticipation, athlete, bare, bare chest, barefoot, color image, computer graphic
Sumo wrestler crouching

athlete, bandage, bare, bare chest, barefoot, bonding, brace, color image, computer graphic
Sumo wrestlers wresting

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Sumo wrestler pushing robot

A Wrestler (woodblock print)
XIR215181 A Wrestler (woodblock print) by Shun ei, Katsukawa (1762-1819); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

Asashio TarAc, The sumo wrestler Asashio Taro. [between 1868 and 1900], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.2 x 24.3 cm. Print shows Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler, full-length portrait, standing

Nishi no kata Kagamiiwa, The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [ca. 1847], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.6 x 25.9 cm

Higashi no kata arakuma, The wrestler Arakuma of the East Side. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [ca. 1847], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.3 x 25.9 cm

Higashi no kata Arakuma, The wrestler Arakuma of the East Side. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [ca. 1847], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.3 x 25.7 cm

ZAcgahana nadagorAc, The sumo wrestler ZAcgahana NadagorAc. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.5 x 25.4 cm

Higashi no kata Ichiriki, The wrestler Ichiriki of the East Side. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [ca. 1847], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 25.5 cm

Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke, The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.3 x 25.7 cm

Musashi no Monta, The sumo wrestler Musashino Monta. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.7 x 25.3 cm

Sangatsu[yayoi?] hanazumAc shigatsu[uduki?] shaka tanjAc, The third month: Going to see a sumo match; the fourth month: Buddhas birthday

Daikoku to fukurokuju no sumAc, Sumo match between Daikoku and Fukurokuju. Utagawa, Toyokuni, approximately 1777-1835, artist, 1831. 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.9 x 12.8 cm

Somagahana Fuchiemon, The sumo wrestler Somagahama Fuchiemon. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.3 x 25.8 cm

SUMO WRESTLERS, c1900. An outdoor sumo wrestling match in Japan, c1900

Importin protein complexed with enzyme C015 / 5149
Importin protein complexed with enzyme, molecular model. Human importin13 (purple) complexed with SUMO-conjugating enzyme Ubc9 (red)

Importin protein complexed with enzyme C015 / 5148
Importin protein complexed with enzyme, molecular model. Human importin13 (green) complexed with SUMO-conjugating enzyme Ubc9 (pink)

Japanese ring wrestlers. Wood engraving from an English newspaper
SUMO WRESTLING, 1853. Japanese ring wrestlers. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

A Japanese sumo wrestler defeats a foreign opponent in Yokohama. Woodblock print, 1861, by Ipposai Hoto
JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLING. A Japanese sumo wrestler defeats a foreign opponent in Yokohama. Woodblock print, 1861, by Ipposai Hoto

Japanese actors as Sumo wrestlers: French lithograph, 1876
SUMO WRESTLING. Japanese actors as Sumo wrestlers: French lithograph, 1876

Japan sketches - wrestler excluded from the ring. Wood engraving, American
SUMO WRESTLING, 1853. Japan sketches - wrestler excluded from the ring. Wood engraving, American

SUMO WRESTLING, 1868. Sumo wrestling competition at Osaka, Japan. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

SUMO WRESTLING, 1853. The Wresting Tent. - A Japanese National Sport. Japanese Sumo wrestlers. Wood engraving, 1853, from an English newspaper

The sumo wrestler Zogahana Nadagoro. Print shows Zogahana Nadagoro, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing striped robe. Date between 1844 and 1848

Sumo. Print showing scenes related to the Soga family. Date 16--

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Print shows Kagamiiwa, a sumo wrestler, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with a kimono draped over his shoulders. Date ca. 1847

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke. Print shows Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke, sumo wrestler, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date between 1848 and 1854

The sumo wrestler Musashino Monta

Sumo match between Daikoku and Fukurokuju. Print shows the Buddhist gods Daikoku and Fukurokuju, two of the seven lucky gods of Japan, as sumo wrestlers. Date 1831

The sumo wrestler Asashio Taro. Print shows Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, wearing waist wrap with birds and bamboo motif

A charming sumo match. Print shows two children wrestling. Date between 1806 and 1810

The sumo wrestler Somagahama Fuchiemon. Print shows sumo wrestler Somagahana Fuchiemon, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, wearing robes with two swords. Date between 1848 and 1854

The third month: Going to see a sumo match; the fourth month

Women watching a sumo match under a full moon. Print shows four women, some with breasts exposed, watching a group of men watching two men in a sumo wrestling match. Date between 1818 and 1825

Sumo wrestling
A sumo wrestling contest taking place in Japan, watched by a large crowd of spectators

Sumo wrestlers
Two Japanese sumo wrestlers

Fukuoka Sumo competition, entering the ring ceremony, Kyushu Basho, Fukuoka city, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Picture of champion sumo wrestler, Tokyo City, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Sumo wrestlers competing, Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament, Kokugikan Hall Stadium, Ryogoku district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Sumo wrestlers, Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament, Kokugikan Hall Stadium, Ryogoku district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Group of Sumo Wrestlers
A group of burly sumo wrestlers with their oiled hair in top knots & the Yokozuna (highest ranked wrestlers in the sumo hierarchy), at the front

Japanese Wrestlers
Large crowds gather to watch two Japanese wrestlers

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Sumo, the ancient Japanese sport that embodies strength, tradition, and fierce competition. In Fukuoka city, Kyushu, Japan's vibrant cultural hub in Asia, the energy fills the air during the annual Fukuoka Sumo competition. As the grand tournament commences at Kyushu Basho, mighty sumo wrestlers step into the ring with determination etched on their faces. Their colossal bodies collide with thunderous force as they strive to overpower each other and claim victory. The intensity is palpable as these giants of athleticism showcase their skills honed through years of rigorous training. In a quiet corner of a sumo stable, we witness dedicated wrestlers practicing tirelessly under watchful eyes. Sweat glistens on their brows as they perfect every move and technique required for success in this demanding sport. Even outside the dohyō (sumo ring), dedication never wavers. Amidst all this physicality lies a surprising sight – a sumo wrestler engrossed in reading a newspaper. This juxtaposition highlights that beyond their immense strength lies intellect and curiosity about the world around them. The entering-the-ring ceremony marks an awe-inspiring moment where tradition intertwines with modernity. As participants clad in traditional attire make their way towards glory, spectators are captivated by this mesmerizing display of ritualistic beauty. Reflecting upon history reveals legendary figures like Professor Burton and Ozutsu Manemon (Taiho), who have left indelible marks on sumo's legacy. Taiho's name echoes through time as one of Japan's greatest champions whose dominance still resonates today. Gunbai and Horagai - symbols deeply rooted in Japanese culture - hold significant roles within sumo matches. These fan-shaped war fans guide referees while horagai conch shells announce crucial moments during bouts; together they add an enchanting touch to this captivating spectacle. Beyond its competitive nature lies an art form that captivates the imagination.