Samurai Rubber Duck

<b>Staff recommendation:</b> <br> <br> <I>Not only are our history-inspired ducks a fun gift, each one has been designed by us and checked by museum curators to ensure that their costumes are historically accurate. Educational and fun!</i> ? Jessica, Buyer <br> <br>A Samurai soldier rubber duck inspired by the British Museum's Japanese collections. <br> <br> The duck measures approximately 10cm wide by 9cm tall and is ideal as a gift, or simply as an ornament. <br> <br>

Exclusive to the British Museum, a rubber duck in the shape of a Japanese samurai warrior.

Inspired by the British Museum’s Japanese galleries, this ferocious duck features the traditional helmet and armour of a samurai warrior, and carries a curved katana sword. It has been designed in collaboration with the Museum’s curators, ensuring that the warrior’s costume is historically accurate.

The samurai were military Elite in Japan from the 13^th to 19^th centuries. They were skilled in swordsmanship and martial arts, and their influence in Japanese art and popular culture remains strong to this day.

An history-inspired gift to bring a little fun to bath time!