12th-10th century BCE
17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Ex Schroeder Collection; bequest to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1999.
Bronze
2nd-1st millennium BCENear EasternBronze, the hilt inlaid with sheet gold
ChineseBronze
ChineseLeaded bronze
7th-6th century BCEGreekStone
Indian
Iron
3rd-2nd century BCEStone
Chinese
Iron
3rd-2nd century BCE
Iron, leather, bronze, wood
6th-5th century BCE
Iron, silver
7th-6th century BCELead
Metal with wood and leather handle
18th-19th century