珌 (bì) - A decorative ornament on the lower end of & the bottom fitting of a sword scabbard.
珌 · bì
A decorative ornament on the lower end of a scabbard, typically made of jade or other precious materials;
the bottom fitting of a sword scabbard.
A decorative ornament on the lower end ofthe bottom fitting of a sword scabbard.
Usage highlights
Jade scabbard tipSword scabbard ornamentBronze scabbard fittingScabbard bottom decorationOrnamental scabbard tipAncient weapon fitting
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient sword had a beautiful jade scabbard tip (玉珌).
- Archaeologists found a bronze scabbard with jade fittings (珌饰).
- This artifact shows the traditional scabbard ornament (刀珌).
Collocations
- Jade scabbard tip(玉珌)
- Sword scabbard ornament(剑珌)
- Bronze scabbard fitting(铜珌)
- Scabbard bottom decoration(鞘珌)
- Ornamental scabbard tip(饰珌)
- Ancient weapon fitting(古兵珌)
Cultural background
FAQ- 珌 was an important decorative element on ancient Chinese swords and daggers, particularly during the Bronze Age and early imperial periods.
- The use of jade珌 reflects the high status of the weapon's owner and the cultural significance of jade in Chinese tradition.
- Such ornaments are frequently found in archaeological excavations of noble tombs, indicating their ritual and status functions.