Join Joan Barnewell at Chester Beatty to explore the life of the samurai, the ancient Japanese military nobility.
Joan will discuss their history, education, and family life, along with descriptions of brave female warriors, distinctive architecture, their vibrant arts and culture, and eventual decline.
FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.
Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.
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Lady Tomoe (Tomoe-jo) from the Mirror of women of wisdom and courage (Ken’yū fujo kagami)
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Tokyo, c. 1843
CBL J 2861
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