Casting

Basic Introduction to Tangxi SwordThe casting of Tangxi Sword originated in the Western Zhou Dynasty and reached its peak during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Tangxi, a holy land for iron smelting and sword casting in China during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, belonged to Chu during the Spring and Autumn period and to Han during the Warring States period. In 2001, the Tangxi Sword Factory made another sprint towards a new peak by forging the "First Sword of China," which was permanently collected by the Chinese Historical Museum. Product Features1. Rich ConnotationsWithout rich connotations, something is merely a concrete object or symbol that will never produce artistic appeal. The true value of an artwork is the perfect combination of visual beauty and connotation. Through different scenes on all parts of the blade, scabbard, decorations, stand, and box, Tangxi Sword not only embodies the spirit, grandeur, and charm of the Chinese dragon but also reflects the Tangxi culture and the psychological aspirations of the working people to seek blessings and subdue evil, rooted in the long history of Chinese iron smelting and sword casting. The coiling dragons on the box represent the close unity…

Basic Introduction to the Longquan SwordThe Longquan Sword is one of the top ten famous swords in ancient China, symbolizing integrity and purity. Legend has it that this sword was jointly crafted by two master swordsmiths, Ouyezi and Ganjiang. To forge this sword, they excavated Mount Cishan and diverted the mountain stream to form seven pools around the casting furnace in the pattern of the Big Dipper, hence the name "Seven Stars." Upon completion, when looking down at the blade, one could see a vast and profound depth as if a giant dragon were coiled within, thus earning the name "Dragon Abyss." Therefore, this sword came to be known as the "Seven-Star Dragon Abyss," commonly abbreviated as the Dragon Abyss Sword. During the Tang Dynasty, to avoid any naming taboo related to Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan, the character "Abyss" (渊) was changed to "Spring" (泉), becoming the "Seven-Star Dragon Spring," commonly abbreviated as the Longquan Sword. Product FeaturesFirst, its remarkable toughness and sharpness; it can "slice through copper like mud."In 1978, at two national gatherings of Chinese artisans, a maker of the Longquan Sword demonstrated this quality by effortlessly splitting six stacked copper plates with a single stroke, without damaging…

The initial break of sunlight casts an ethereal glow on the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Li Chunlei) At around 8:10 a.m. on the first day of the New Year, the initial break of sunlight pierced through clouds, casting an ethereal glow on the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains in southwest China's Yunnan Province, mesmerizing every visitor with the breathtaking spectacle. The Meili Snow Mountain range, located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, borders the remarkable "Three Parallel Rivers," a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Yangtze, Lancang, and Nujiang rivers run parallel. Its tallest peak, Kagbo, stands at an altitude of 6,740 meters and is the highest mountain in Yunnan. The initial break of sunlight casts an ethereal glow on the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Li Chunlei) The initial break of sunlight casts an ethereal glow on the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Li Chunlei) The initial break of sunlight casts an ethereal glow on the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Li Chunlei) The initial break of sunlight casts an ethereal glow…