26.67 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Bronze
ChineseNephrite
ChineseCast bronze
14th-11th century BCEChineseGilt bronze
8th centuryChineseCast bronze with black and greenish patina and remnants of oxidized cord on the hilt and traces of wood on the blade; inscription (added later) inlaid in gold
5th-3rd century BCEChineseMalachite- and azurite-encrusted bronze blade; greenish, brown jadelike guard
5th-3rd century BCEChineseMetal
ChineseBronze
13th-11th century BCEChineseBronze with turquoise inlay
11th-8th century BCEChineseStone
20th centuryChineseBronze
ChineseBronze
Chinese