@tash_archaeo: The ‘samurai’ of Japan were abolished 150 years ago, yet the image of the armoured samurai warrior survives today as an immediately recognisable global icon, forming an important element of popular culture from Japan and inspiring countless films, video games, television shows, comic books and toys. The typical understanding of the samurai is as a formidable and fearless figure embodying the virtues of courage, honour, self-sacrifice and loyalty. - text from the accompanying exhibition catalogue. 🎟️ Samurai is on until 4th May 2026 at the British Museum #Samurai #ancientjapan #britishmuseum #thingstodoinlondon