Rapier

Bouqueton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rapier by Bouqueton: A black and white image of a rapier with a long, slender blade extending from the bottom of the frame. The hilt features a large, spherical pommel decorated with etchings. The handle is wrapped in a cord-like material and has a series of etchings. A large, curved knuckle guard extends from the left side of the hilt. The crossguard has a complex design with multiple curved quillons and a central, oval-shaped plate with etchings. The entire hilt and crossguard are intricately decorated with engravings and etchings. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.