6th-2nd century BCE
3.3 x 1.1 cm (1 5/16 x 7/16 in.)
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Bronze
13th-11th century BCEChineseBronze, the hilt inlaid with sheet gold
Chinese
Bronze, wood
8th-5th century BCECopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEIrishBronze
6th-5th century BCEIranianGilt bronze
8th centuryChineseCopper
3rd millennium BCECypriotLead
Lead

Iron, leather, bronze, wood
6th-5th century BCELead or Pewter