Chinese ( Qin ) Sword in Bronze 770–476 B.C.

Date: 6th–5th century B.C.

Culture: North China

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Gift of Eugene Victor Thaw Art Foundation, 2003

Accession Number: 2003.193

Almost identical to this sword: sword-site.com/thread/165/chinese-sword-gold-openwork-handle

Source: www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/65383