Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai

Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai

Jacob Miller - November 25, 2017

Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
An armored Samurai poses for a photograph. lifebuzz
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai were admired for their intricate and elaborate apparel. Their uniforms heavily influenced Japanese fashion. Universal History Archive
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai of the Chosyu clan, circa 1860s. Wikimedia Commons
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Two geishas receive a visiting samurai, circa 1880. Hulton Archive
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Three young boys dressed as Samurai, early 1900s. All That Is Interesting
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai pose for a picture. New York Public Library
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
A group of men pose together in military uniform. Hulton Collection
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai warrior ca. 1890. Wikimedia Commons
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai on horseback, late Meiji Period (1868-1912). All That Is Interesting
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
A Samurai warrior among the trees ca. 1901. All That Is Interesting
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Three men practicing Kendo discipline, derived from the ancient tradition of the Samurai in 1890. The Sun
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
A rickshaw driver carries a wealthy young woman as her man-servant accompanies on foot, circa 1890. The Sun
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Four warriors pictured in their traditional dress around 1900 as the ancient swordsmen were in decline. The Sun
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai pictured in 1865 wearing traditional Yoroi armor and showing their weapons and banners. The London Photograph Fair

 

Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
A Samurai performing ritual suicide. thechive
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
Samurai archers perfecting their craft. thechive
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
A mounted archer aims from horseback. thechive
Rare and Surprising Photographs of the True Last Samurai
An elderly archer takes aim. thechive

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