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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword, long and narrow blade. Hilt is brown and tan wrapped wire. Cross guard is thin and curves upward and around to form a guard. Top of hilt is spherical and smooth metal. Grip shows some wear. Background darkens toward the edges. The Rapier.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575–80
Medium:
Steel, wood, iron
Culture:
possibly Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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