What in the world is this?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by sassafras, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. sassafras

    sassafras Well-Known Member

    This is another bizarre nugget from our family member's estate. Her husband was a TV producer (sports) for decades and won several Emmy awards among others. We think this is a TBS broadcasting award of some kind, but don't know what it's for. On the other hand, they had great senses of humor and it could be commemorating a drunken night in Tokyo. :wacky:

    Pretty sure it's Japanese, but I didn't see anyone listed to tag on the translation thread DSCN8573_27556.JPG DSCN8575_27558.JPG DSCN8576_27559.JPG DSCN8577_27560.JPG .
     
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It's a Shinto Shimenawa sacred rope.
     
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  4. sassafras

    sassafras Well-Known Member

    Aha! Thank you both. This type of sumo belt is worn by the yokozuna (grand champion) and is called a tsuna.

    Guess it was presented to him by TBS for his work on a sumo tournament? Although, a drunken night in Tokyo is still possible. :)
     
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