Jian (Straight Sword)

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sword
gptkbp:alternativeName Double-edged sword
Chinese straight sword
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of wisdom
Symbol of the gentleman
gptkbp:depictedIn Chinese paintings
Chinese sculpture
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
Chinese literature
Chinese opera
gptkbp:guardType Simple crossguard
gptkbp:hiltMaterial Straight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jian (Straight Sword)
gptkbp:length Typically 70–100 cm
gptkbp:material Bronze
Steel
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Sword_of_Goujian
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:period gptkb:Warring_States_period
gptkb:Han_dynasty
gptkb:Spring_and_Autumn_period
Modern times
gptkbp:scabbardMaterial wood
Lacquered wood
Metal fittings
gptkbp:symbolizes honor
virtue
Justice
gptkbp:trainingWeapon Wooden jian
Wushu jian
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:noble_family
gptkb:Warriors
Scholars
Taoist priests
Martial artists
Performers
Military officers
gptkbp:usedFor Cutting
Slashing
Thrusting
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Chinese_cuisine
gptkb:Tai_Chi
gptkb:Wushu
gptkb:Kung_Fu
Qigong
gptkbp:weapon Double-edged
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chinese_Martial_Arts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7