Iron Sword

2nd century B.C.E.–8th century C.E.

Caption

Iron Sword, 2nd century B.C.E.–8th century C.E.. Iron, sword: 33 7/16 in. (85 cm) Tang: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X474.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Iron Sword

Date

2nd century B.C.E.–8th century C.E.

Period

Early Iron Age

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

sword: 33 7/16 in. (85 cm) Tang: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X474.3

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