The Proof-sword Rock, Hoo-kew-shan / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by

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On the east side Road near Tiger Hill（Hoo-kew-shan） in Suzhou, there is a massive rock that’s split like a sword cut, and on the stone, you can find the characters “Proof-sword Rock” (Shijianshi), which means “Sword Testing Stone.” Legend has it that this stone was used by King Helu of Wu and Qin Shi Huang to test their swords. / From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart. / Property owner: artport, digitalization: artport.

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Size: 4656px × 3040px
Location: SuZhou JiangSu China
Photo credit: © ARTPORT/ATTENLAKE/PIXBANK / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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