3rd Millennium BCE
11.4 x 3.9 x 0.5 cm (4 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Cast copper
3rd millennium BCEIndianBronze
2nd-1st millennium BCENear EasternBronze
ChineseBronze
13th-11th century BCEChineseCopper
3rd millennium BCEAnatolianCast copper
3rd millennium BCEIndianArsenical copper
3rd millennium BCECypriotSword with ivory and bronze hilt; wooden scabbard
18th centuryIndianBronze
6th-2nd century BCENear EasternMetal blade with bone handle; leather scabbard
19th centuryMalaysianCopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEEuropeanLead