Bronze Slashing Sword (IMAGE) University of Cincinnati Caption The weapons of bronze found within the tomb included a meter-long slashing sword with an ivory handle covered with gold. Credit University of Cincinnati, Pylos Excavations Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.