Rapier with scabbard by Gasparo Mola. Long thin metal sword. Hilt made of intricately patterned metal with gold and silver. The guard features an elaborate design with curved, looping metal pieces. Grip covered with tightly coiled wire. Knob on top of hilt covered in engravings. Metal scabbard not shown, likely made of leather or metal with similar engravings.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1620–30
- Medium:
- Steel, gold, silver, leather, wood
- Culture:
- French or Italian
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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