ca. 8th century
H. 4.8 x Diam. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
Electrotype of original bronze blade with wood and agate; incised
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanCopper
15th-13th century BCEHittiteLeaded bronze
7th-6th century BCEGreekWatered steel with gold overlay
17th centuryPersianGold
4th century BCEGreekRock crystal
17th centuryIndianBronze handle holding iron blade
9th-8th century BCEIranianLead
Bronze with turquoise inlay
14th-11th century BCEChineseCopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEIrishBronze
ChineseBronze
10th-8th century BCEIranian