M572

1957 Dohyo Iri 9-10 Set

    Description:  Not much is known about this set.  It appears to be similar in construction to the 1957 Kagome Caricature Trump 7-8 Set.  Menko have a bright white gloss finish which is actually a thin piece of paper attached to a cardboard back.     

    Company: Unknown                                 Availability: Rare

    Card Size: 1.25" X 2.75"                          Material: Thick, Paper Stock

    # of Cards: 11+                                         Packaging: Sheet

   Key Cards:  Any Yokozuna

   Winner Stamp Description: Unknown

   Front Design:  Riksihi are standing in their mawashi or kesho-mawashi with another, unnamed rikishi in the background.  Menko fronts are printed on gloss white paper with shikona printed as well.

   Back Design:  Back of menko show a shadow of a rikishi during his dohyo iri ceremony when he raises his hands.  Inside this show are military related words.  A Gu-Choki-Pa mark is about 1/3 up the menko on the right.  A 9 or 10 digit Fighting Number is along the bottom.  Menko backs are printed with brown ink.