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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold rapier with intricately designed hilt and guard, featuring a long slender blade, ornate handle with a bulbous pommel, and a cup-shaped guard with extended quillons, set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1620–30
Medium
Steel, gold, copper wire, wood
Culture
Northern European, possibly Flanders
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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