璏 (wèi) - Sword guard — the decorative or protective fitting

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璏 · wèi

Sword guard — the decorative or protective fitting on a sword hilt, typically made of jade or other precious materials in ancient Chinese swords.

Sword guard — the decorative or protective fitting

Usage highlights

jade sword guardsword guard ornamentbronze sword guarddecorative guardancient sword fittingritual sword guard

Synonyms

  • 剑格— sword guard (more general term)
  • 护手— hand guard (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade sword guard (玉璏) was intricately carved.
  • Archaeologists found a bronze sword with a jade guard (铜剑玉璏).
  • This artifact is a Han-dynasty sword guard (汉代剑璏).

Collocations

  • jade sword guard(玉璏)
  • sword guard ornament(剑璏)
  • bronze sword guard(铜剑璏)
  • decorative guard(装饰璏)
  • ancient sword fitting(古剑璏)
  • ritual sword guard(礼剑璏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璏 was an important decorative and functional component on ancient Chinese swords, particularly during the Han dynasty.
  • Jade sword guards (玉璏) were status symbols worn by nobility and military officials.
  • These artifacts are important archaeological finds that help date and classify ancient weapons.

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