VTG Set of four Early 2000s Era Japanese Sumo Wrestlers High Relief Tea Cups

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View VTG Set of four Early 2000s Era Japanese Sumo Wrestlers High Relief Tea Cups with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. He first reached the top division of professional sumo in 1995, winning 13 special prizes and earning 11 kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna over his long career. COMBINED SHIPPING:  Purchasing multiple items? 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left: 0; margin-left: 0; transition: all .3s ease-in-out;} .gs-fig1 .gs-zoomer, .gs-fig3 .gs-zoomer {left: 0; display: block; opacity: 0;} .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {width: 298% !important;} .gs-fig2 .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {left: -100% !important;} .gs-fig3 .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {left: -200% !important;} } Set of four Early 2000s Era Japanese Sumo Wrestlers High Relief Tea Cups Beautifully made teacups with the names of the five rikishi printed in high relief indigo. Cups measure about: 9cm tall X 6cm across the top 137g each. Set Weight: 539g (no box) They are in pre-owned - see photos for details. Made in Japan About 曙 Akebono Tarō, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan; 8 May 1969 – 6 April 2024 was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. About 若乃花 Wakanohana Masaru was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 45th yokozuna. He was a popular wrestler and was nicknamed the "Devil of the Dohyō" due to his great fighting spirit and endurance. About 武双山 Musōyama Masashi is a former sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in January 1993, and he won promotion to the top makuuchi division in just four tournaments. About  土佐ノ海 Tosanoumi Toshio (born February 16, 1972, as Toshio Yamamoto in Aki City, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan), is a former sumo wrestler. He first reached the top division of professional sumo in 1995, winning 13 special prizes and earning 11 kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna over his long career. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. He retired in 2010 to become a coach at his stable, Isenoumi stable under the name of Tatekawa. Shipping Note: If three types of shipping are offered for this item: 1) Economy: (Japan Post ePacket Light or Small Packed Registered) Includes tracking but has a less predictable delivery time. 2) Standard: (Japan Post EMS) Fast and dependable. 3) Expedited: (FedEx or DHL) Full door to door tracking service and speedy delivery. •Note that we are happy to combine postage on multiple items to save you money on shipping: just ask!  •We are not responsible for any customs duties or import taxes your country may charge - please check on this with your post office. •Returns are opened in the presence of Postal Authorities to assure the original item is enclosed. We prosecute fraud!  - Hannari-Ya Akebono Wakanohana Tosanoumi Musōyama  _gsrx_vers_1730 (GS 9.9.4 (1730)) Condition: Pre-Owned - see photos.. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Country of Origin

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Item

Sumo Tournament Tea Cups

Style

Japanese Tea Cups

Includes

Akebono, Wakanohana, Musoyama, Tosanoumi

Era

Early 2000’s

Manufacturer

Shinzangama

Features

High Relief Printed