Iron machaira (sword)

Greek

5th–4th century BCE

Not on view

Restituted

This artwork was restituted in September 2025. It is no longer in the museum’s collection.

Also known as a kopis, the machaira was introduced into Greek weaponry during the late sixth century B.C.

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Title: Iron machaira (sword)
Period: Classical
Date: 5th–4th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: 22 1/4 in., 1.5 lb. (56.5 cm, 0.7 kg)
Classification: Miscellaneous-Iron
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 2001
Object Number: 2001.346
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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