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Traditional Japanese Feast with Sumo Wrestler, Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912)Wrestlers Sumo Banquet Scene, Meiji Era Details Museum grade fine art reproduction from a hand colored photograph from the Meiji period (18681912), Japan Depicts a sumo wrestler (rikishi) at the center of a traditional dining scene Rich in cultural detail: tatami mats, lacquerware, kimono, and servant roles Ideal for collectors of Japanese history, sumo culture, and vintage photographic art About the Artwork Step into a rare and intimate moment of
Wrestlers – Sumo Banquet Scene, Meiji Era
Details
• Museum-grade fine art reproduction from a hand-colored photograph from the Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan
• Depicts a sumo wrestler (rikishi) at the center of a traditional dining scene
• Rich in cultural detail: tatami mats, lacquerware, kimono, and servant roles
• Ideal for collectors of Japanese history, sumo culture, and vintage photographic art
About the Artwork
Step into a rare and intimate moment of Meiji-era Japanese life with this extraordinary hand-colored photograph, taken in the late 19th century. Titled simply Wrestlers, this scene features a sumo rikishi at the center of a traditional tatami room, surrounded by attendants and fellow guests in quiet conversation and service. The seated sumo wrestler—likely resting after a match—is flanked by women and men in formal kimono and yukata, their attentive postures capturing the elegance and hierarchy of hospitality during this time.
The setting is both humble and dignified: low red lacquer trays, delicately arranged dishes, and neutral tatami flooring convey an atmosphere of ceremonial refinement. A standing servant, posed at the edge of the gathering, suggests readiness and respect. The expressions and body language of the figures reflect a moment of shared rest and ritual, emblematic of Japan’s deep cultural regard for seasonal meals, hierarchy, and ceremony.
Meticulously hand-colored with soft pastels and earth tones, this photograph brings warmth and personality to an otherwise documentary image. The colorization process, typical of high-end Meiji-era studio prints, enhances the expressive power of the subjects without overwhelming their natural dignity.
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