Title

Sword with Inscription on Blade

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Medium

Cast 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

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Date

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Dimensions

45.7 x 5.2 x 4 cm (18 x 2 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Uploaded: 2025-08-17