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Eastern
Zhanlu
담로 · 湛盧
Spring and Autumn period · 6th century BC · Ships from China
A dark-hued blade said to be forged by Ouyezi for the King of Yue.
Its name is said to mean "clear and dark". The darkened bronze blade has a raised ridge and a jade-toned guard. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 56 cm
- Overall length
- 68 cm
- Weight
- 800 g
- Materials
- Bronze, jade-toned resin fittings, silk 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
₩3,600,0002 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- Spring and Autumn
It passed to Helü of Wu; a later tale says the sword left an unjust king for a worthier one.