2nd Millennium BCE
9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)
Purchased from Ancient Art International (Richard C. Brockway), Middleboro, MA, 1999.
Bronze
6th-5th century BCEGreekBronze
ChineseNephrite
ChineseIron
JapaneseLead
Lead
Electrotype of original bronze blade with wood and agate; incised
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanBronze
3rd millennium BCEIranianLead
Pale greenish white nephrite with brass fittings; the steel blade with embellished brass handle and red hardstone handle end; Mughal style
18th-19th centuryChineseLeaded bronze
15th-13th century BCEItalicMetal
18th centuryIndian