Linnea Davis

Goujian

Illustration
2022
Digital Media
This bronze sword bears ancient Chinese text that has been agreed to roughly translates to 'the King of Yue made this sword for his personal use.' Scholars believe this sword belonged to King Goujian, who for several years faced servitude to an enemy kingdom, only to be let go on good behavior and promises that he would become a vassal state. Instead he plotted war against them took down their kingdom.

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Goujian
Goujian

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Linnea Davis

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“"Forging History" is a collection of works that aim to bring life back into historical swords by illustrating their origins according to both legends and historical accounts about them.”