Wrestlers. Unknown, photographer 1875–1897 Studio portrait of three sumo wrestlers and a "gyoji" or referee, demonstrating a pre-match ceremony. One of the wrestlers stands in the center with one arm stretched out. To his right is the "tachimochi" or sword-bearer, holding a sword in the latter's hand, while to his far left is the "tsuyuharai" or herald. (Recto, print) lower left, printed in the negative: "86 Wrestlers"; (Recto, print) lower center, in black ink: "Japan";

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Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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