In Focus Tour: Samurai, The Way of the Warrior

  • Free to visit

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Event times:

13:10

Event location:

Chester Beatty

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

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.

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Image:

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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