M531

1953 Kagome Sanenchuu 7 Set

M531-1, Type 1: Tan Paper Stock, Gloss Front

M531-2, Type 2: Grey Paper Stock, Dull Front

    Description:  This is a nice early 1950s set by the Kagome Gangu Company.  This is a common three column style of menko back, known as the Sanenchuu series.  Rikishi that appear in this set were among the popular rikishi of the early 1950s. 

    Company: Kagome                                              Availability: Scarce

    Card Size: 1.50" X 2.75"                                      Card Material: Thick, Paper stock

     # of Cards: 13+                                                  Packaging: Taba

   Winner Stamp Description:  Unknown

   Front Design:  Rikishi are standing in their kesho-mawashi with a solid color green, red, yellow or blue background.  Menko came in a glossed or non-glossed version.

   Back Design:  The back of the menko is divided into three columns.  Rikishi's shikona appears in the middle with height and weight info on the left and a war themed word on the right side.  The Gu-Choki-Pa is above the shikona along with the rank across the top.  Fighting Numbers are at the bottom in 7 digits.