Title

Onna-bugeisha, female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility

Caption

Onna-bugeisha, female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. These women engaged in battle alongside Samurai men mostly in times of need. They were members of the Bushi (Samurai) class in feudal Japan and were trained in the use of weapons to protect their household, family, and honour in times of war, c1875

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP24A01_003

Model release

No

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

18,9Mb (638,8Kb) / 7,2in x 10,1in / 2172 x 3042 (300dpi)

Keywords

Onna-bugeisha female warrior Japanese nobility women battle Samurai men members Bushi class Samurai class feudal Japan Japan weapons protect household family honour war 19th century

Restrictions

Editorial use only.