Stone
ChineseBronze
2nd-1st millennium BCENear EasternOxide-encrusted bronze blade; bone-colored nephrite guard
5th-3rd century BCEChineseArsenical copper
3rd millennium BCESyro-HittiteBronze
12th-10th century BCEIranianCast copper
3rd millennium BCEIndianCast bronze
14th-11th century BCEChineseStone
20th centuryChineseGold
4th century BCEGreekCast copper
3rd millennium BCEIndianCopper alloy
2nd millennium BCEHittiteMetal, ivory handle, incised gold floral design
17th-18th centuryPersian