15th-14th century BCE
L. 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Bronze
ChineseBronze
ChineseLead
Polished dark stone
3rd millennium BCEChineseElectrotype of original bronze blade with wood and agate; incised
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanBronze
ChineseCast copper
3rd millennium BCEIndianBronze
ChineseMetal
IslamicWatered steel with gold overlay
17th centuryPersianArsenical copper
3rd millennium BCECypriotCast bronze
16th-11th century BCEChinese