first half 14th century BCE
8.7 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm (3 7/16 x 7/8 x 1 in.)
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Iron
JapaneseBronze, the hilt inlaid with sheet gold
ChineseGold
4th century BCEGreekElectrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid; repoussé
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanBronze with turquoise inlay
11th-8th century BCEChineseIron
3rd-7th centuryRomanIron
JapaneseMetal blade with bone handle; leather scabbard
19th centuryMalaysianLead
Lead or Pewter
Cast bronze
14th-11th century BCEChineseStone
20th centuryChinese