Yokozuna Hakuho v Ozeki Kotooshu Kensho Envelope

You have seen the large stacks of prize envelopes being awarded to the winners of Makuuchi bouts.

This is a rare kensho envelope from a match between legendary Yokozuna Hakuho and Ozeki Kotooshu.

This item has been on the dohyo and handed to the winner. They fought 45 times with Hakuho winning 35 times.

Kensho envelopes are exceedingly rare - they are given as gifts to high end supporters, family or connections of the heya.

The cash has been removed.