L’arc et le sabre. Imaginaire guerrier du Japon. Archéologie subaquatique The examination of construction details

The examination of construction details has made it possible to establish the chronological sequence of the buildings

museum reserves

13 Jahrgang

Jean Yoyotte (1927-2009)

The most significant findings are presented in chronological order for each part of the temple

L’arc et le sabre. Imaginaire guerrier du Japon. Archéologie subaquatique The examination of construction detailsA source of fascination for over a century and a half, the samurai is now part of our imagination. His figure, his history, and especially his myth, have contributed to making this character one of the historical emblems of Japan. The remarkable prints and photographs from the Guimet Museum's collections, reproduced here, allow us to discover the richness of the representation of the samurai, as well as the diversity and complexity of their status