Samurai archer in red armor with bow and rifle

By @ashikaga_takauji · Apr 15, 2026

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Another test at a tryptich woodblock print.

About this image

Vibrant ukiyo-e style woodblock print featuring a central samurai in red armor holding a long rifle amid four kneeling archers, with a traditional Japanese castle and blue sky backdrop. The piece blends martial symbolism, historical armor, and countryside scenery to evoke Edo-period Japan and martial culture.

Comments (3)

@CaylaCatz · Apr 18, 2026
cool, now I understand the image more. Her dad must have been very progressive to teach her to use a gun. Or he might have thought of it as an extension of the naginata training of a samurai woman. Or knew what was coming and good training is the best protection.
@ashikaga_takauji · Apr 23, 2026
He absolutely was. And the Snyder carabine was quite a good firearm for that era. If I remember correctly it was one of the earliest repeating carabines with drawn barrel. The lady had a very eventful life.
@CaylaCatz · Apr 25, 2026
Yes she did. It's cool she's getting recognition now through that drama series you told me about