R383

1938 Rikishi 5 Set

    Description:  This is a unique set in the fact that it has generic caricature-style drawings of the rikishi in their kesho-mawashi.  The colors are nice and vivid. 

    Company: Unknown                                                 Availability: Rare

    Card Size: 1.5" x 2.5"                                           Card Material:  Thick, paper stock 

     # of Cards in set: 9+                                                Packaging: Sheets

    Winner Stamp Description: N/A 

    Front Design:  This set features a caricature drawing of the rikishi in their kesho-mawashi with their arms folded.

   Back Design:  Rikishi's shikona is in big bold kanji in the middle of the menko.  Weight is along the left side of the menko.  The rikishi's rank is at the very top and a war themed word is along the right side inside a rectangle with rounded ends. the upper left.  A 5-digit fighting number is at the bottom inside a solid colored rectangle.  Backs are printed in blue ink.