19th-20th century
Reproduction of bronze blade with a gold hilt. Engraved with running horses. Original from grave Circle A at Mycenae.
74 cm (29 1/8 in.)
Cast bronze
11th century BCEChineseArsenical copper
3rd millennium BCEAnatolianLeaded bronze
5th-4th century BCEGreekMetal, ivory handle, incised gold floral design
17th-18th centuryPersianPolished dark stone
3rd millennium BCEChineseBronze
10th-8th century BCEIranianBronze with turquoise inlays (inscription cast on both sides of the sword guard)
5th-3rd century BCEChineseBronze
2nd millennium BCEAnatolianMetal with wood and leather handle
18th-19th centuryMetal
20th centuryGermanCopper
9th-8th century BCEGreekLead or Pewter