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The sword of Goujian is 55.6 centimetres (21.9 in) in length, including an 8.4 centimetres (3.3 in) hilt; the blade is 4.6 centimetres (1.8 in) wide at its base. The sword weighs 875 grams (30.9 oz). In addition to the repeating dark rhombi pattern on both sides of the blade, there are decorations of blue crystals and turquoise.
It has a collection of over 200,000 objects, including the Sword of Goujian, an ancient set of bronze bells and extensive artifacts from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng and the tombs at Baoshan.
The Sword of Goujian (越王勾践剑); Shuihudi Qin bamboo texts (睡虎地秦墓竹简); Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng (曾侯乙编钟). Duan Yihong, Sa Beining and Wang Gang played roles of national treasure keepers. Duan Yihong, presented the historical background of the Sword of Goujian. Sa Beining, presented the historical background ...
The Spear of Fuchai (Chinese: 吳王夫差矛; pinyin: Wú wáng fūchà máo) is the spear of King Fuchai of Wu, the archrival of King Goujian of Yue. It was unearthed in Jiangling, Hubei in November 1983. The script on it is bird-worm seal script, a variant of seal script that was commonly used in the southern states such as Wu and Yue.
Ou Yezi (simplified Chinese: 欧冶子; traditional Chinese: 歐冶子; pinyin: Ōu Yězǐ; Wade–Giles: Ou Yeh Tzŭ) was a legendary master of sword-making in the Spring and Autumn period. According to Yuejueshu , he forged five treasured swords for Gan Jiang and King Zhao of Chu , named, respectively, Zhanlu (湛卢), Juque (巨阙 ...
Yuenü lived during the reign of Goujian of Yue (496-465 BCE). From a young age, she learned archery and how to use a sword by hunting with her father. The King of Yue planned to attack the state of Wu and when he heard about her skills, he invited her to court.
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The original Sword of State of South Carolina (early 18th century) was used from 1704 to 1941, when it was stolen. [62] [63] A replacement Sword of State of South Carolina (1800) was used between 1941 and 1951. It was a cavalry sword from the Charleston Museum and was used in the War of 1812 and the American Civil War. [62]