{"product_id":"antique-japanese-gyokuha-sumo-woodblock-print-shintaro-toriya-tokyo-1903","title":"Antique Japanese Gyokuha Sumo Woodblock Print – Shintaro Toriya, Tokyo 1903","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese sumo ukiyo-e woodblock print by Gyokuha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the Japanese dealer as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShintaro Toriya, Tokyo, 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The powerful full-length portrait of the sumo wrestler is set against a rich blue ground, with bold red and black detailing to his ceremonial apron. Dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the work is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e123 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and makes an especially strong decorative statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage\/antique khatam kari custom frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with exceptionally intricate geometric marquetry. The frame is intentionally sold in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistressed antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shows considerable age-related character. Conservation has been carried out to the front to add stability to areas of the marquetry; we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eretaining the original varnish rather than removing it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as it forms part of the frame's historic surface. As is typical with handmade and vintage khatam kari, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall imperfections around the edges are normal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and contribute to its authentic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.5 × 56.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; RETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree delivery in Kuwait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to ship in 1-2 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns accepted within 14 days in original, undamaged condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Carpet Guy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52894021583165,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3409\/0045\/files\/IMG_1307.jpg?v=1787139211","url":"https:\/\/thecarpetguykw.com\/products\/antique-japanese-gyokuha-sumo-woodblock-print-shintaro-toriya-tokyo-1903","provider":"The Carpet Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}