17 of these swords have been discovered with the terracotta army, having a handle made out of gold and inlaid with turquoise and a blade made of iron. Besides the general, a few officials were found with swords in their hands. "Swords had the highest rank among the weapons in ancient China and were carried by well-known or high-ranking people (DiscoverChina)." The swords would have been kept in a wooden scabbard. To prevent corrosion, the Chinese plated the sword with chromium.
Works Cited
Information: "The Unique Weapons in the Terra-cotta Pits." Discover China
Tours. Discover China Tours, Inc., 2004-2014. Web. 18 Oct., 2014.
Picture: http://www.twincities.com/ci_21852501/eight-chinas-famous-terra-cotta-warriors-are-centerpiece
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