6th-5th century BCE
3.1 x 1.1 cm (1 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Leaded bronze
16th-13th century BCEEuropeanCopper
3rd millennium BCECypriotBronze
11th-8th century BCEChineseOxide-encrusted bronze blade; bone-colored nephrite guard
5th-3rd century BCEChineseBronze
3rd millennium BCEIranianCopper
15th-13th century BCEHittiteLead
Metal
19th centuryJapaneseBronze
ChineseBronze with turquoise inlay
11th-8th century BCEChineseElectrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid; repoussé
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanLeaded copper
3rd millennium BCEIranian