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Eastern
Bronze Sword
청동검 · 靑銅劍
Bronze Age · 1st millennium BC · Ships from China
The first swords of East Asia, cast from copper and tin.
Blade and central ridge are cast together in a mould. The ridge runs to the point, and the grip is bound in cord. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 45 cm
- Overall length
- 56 cm
- Weight
- 650 g
- Materials
- Bronze (copper and tin), cotton cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩1,400,0005 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
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Stories told
- 1st millennium BC
As bronze casting spread, short bronze swords served as weapons and grave goods.