3rd millennium BCE
2.2 x 8.8 cm (7/8 x 3 7/16 in.)
Lead
Pale greenish white nephrite with brass fittings; the steel blade with embellished brass handle and red hardstone handle end; Mughal style
18th-19th centuryChineseIron
JapaneseLeaded bronze
2nd millennium BCENear EasternMetal sword; scabbard with silver decoration
19th centuryBhutaneseLead
limestone
2nd millennium BCEHurrianCopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEHittiteLead
GreekBronze
2nd millennium BCEGreekCopper
3rd millennium BCECypriotSteel
17th centuryPersian