Jian (Chinese sword)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sword
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Tai_Chi
gptkb:Wushu
gptkbp:category Chinese swords
Martial arts equipment
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of scholar-gentleman
gptkbp:hiltMaterial Straight crossguard
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jian (Chinese sword)
gptkbp:material Bronze
Steel
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Sword_of_Goujian
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:pommelType Disc-shaped
gptkbp:scabbardMaterial wood
Lacquer
gptkbp:usedBy Chinese soldiers
Chinese martial artists
gptkbp:usedUntil 7th century BCE
Present
gptkbp:weapon Double-edged
Typically 45–80 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Swords
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5