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Katsukawa Shunsho

Sumo Wrestlers of the Eastern Group: (right) Nijigadake Somaemon of Sekiwake Rank from Awa Province, and (left) Fudenoumi Kin'emon of Maegashira Rank from Kokura

c. 1782/83
Color woodblock print; oban
38.2 × 26 cm (15 × 10.2 in)

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