6th-2nd century BCE
2.9 x 1 cm (1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Stone
20th centuryChineseElectrotype of bronze original with gold; engraved
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanBronze with turquoise inlays (inscription cast on both sides of the sword guard)
5th-3rd century BCEChineseBronze
2nd-1st millennium BCENear EasternSword with ivory and bronze hilt; wooden scabbard
18th centuryIndianBronze
3rd millennium BCEIranianLeaded copper
5th century BCEGreekSteel, watered steel, and gold
18th-19th centuryIndianSteel
17th centuryPersianElectrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid, repoussé
19th-20th centuryMycenaeanCopper
3rd millennium BCEAnatolianSteel
17th-18th centuryIndian