@scrollwithv: The Sword of Goujian is a 2,500-year-old bronze jian (double-edged straight sword) discovered in 1965 in Hubei, China, that is world-renowned for remaining razor-sharp and untarnished despite millennia in a damp tomb. Measuring 55.6 cm in length, the blade is adorned with a black rhombic geometric pattern and an inscription identifying it as the personal weapon of King Goujian of Yue (reigned 496–465 BCE). It is currently a premier exhibit at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan. Key Features and Craftsmanship Pristine Preservation: When unearthed from a waterlogged tomb, the sword was found in a nearly airtight, black-lacquered wooden scabbard. This, combined with a sulfur-based coating on the blade, prevented oxidation for over 2,000 years. Exceptional Sharpness: Upon its discovery, the sword was sharp enough to slice through 20 layers of paper at once, and it reportedly even cut the finger of an archaeologist testing its edge. Metallurgy: The blade's body is high in copper for flexibility, while the edges have a higher tin content for hardness and a keener edge. Some analyses also indicate the presence of chromium sulfide, a technique not modernly understood until 1937. Ornate Design: The hilt is decorated with blue glazed glass and turquoise inlays. The pommel contains 11 incredibly precise concentric circles spaced just 0.2 mm apart. #canada #america #tiktok #australia #england

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