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Felice Beato [Attributed to]
Sumo wrestlers, Japan
1867-1869
Albumen print
8.7 x 5.6 cm
National Library of New Zealand
Ref: PA1-f-021-064-08
LL/76317
Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image: Wrestlers
(Note, Alan Griffiths, 26 June 2019) Stephen Carter commented that the sign on the left is the name of the wrestler and reads ????? -- Aioi Matsugoro. Shikona (sumo names) often get reused so the identification of an individual can require research.
The name on the right is illegible.
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