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Thunderbolt of heaven is one name of this Chinese ceremonial sword, part of a display of chinese art at 92 Bloor St
Thunderbolt of heaven is one name of this Chinese ceremonial sword, part of a display of chinese art at 92 Bloor St

Thunderbolt of heaven is one name of this Chinese ceremonial sword, part of a display of chinese art at 92 Bloor St

Date6/21/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thunderbolt of heaven is one name of this Chinese ceremonial sword; part of a display of chinese art at 92 Bloor St. E.; until July 9. Mary Lee; a university professor; says the blade is not sharp because the 500-year-old sword; decorated in silver and coral; is meant only to cut through ignorance.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112466F
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