3rd millennium BCE
2.2 x 8.8 cm (7/8 x 3 7/16 in.)
Bronze
ChineseArsenical bronze
3rd millennium BCECycladicBronze with turquoise inlays (inscription cast on both sides of the sword guard)
5th-3rd century BCEChineseLeaded bronze
16th-13th century BCEEuropeanBronze
13th-11th century BCEChineseBronze handle holding iron blade
9th-8th century BCEIranianBronze
ChineseLead
GreekLead
Bronze
12th-10th century BCEIranianLeaded bronze
8th-5th century BCENear EasternCopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEEuropean