Xuanyuan Sword

Sword of the Yellow Emperor

The legendary sword forged by the Yellow Emperor from bronze of Shou Mountain, engraved with sun, moon, stars, mountains and rivers — a symbol of sage-rule and sovereignty.

The Xuanyuan Sword is said to have been forged by the Yellow Emperor from the bronze of Shou Mountain, gathering the essence of heaven and earth. One side of the blade bears the sun, moon and stars; the other, mountains, rivers and plants. With it the Yellow Emperor vanquished Chi You, and it became the supreme emblem of legitimate rule among the ancient divine weapons.