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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rapier by Bury. A rapier with a long, slender blade, partially obscured by an intricately designed hilt. The hilt features gold and silver filigree, and a wire-wrapped grip. The crossguard is made up of two curved, symmetrical quillons with gold accents. The pommel is shaped like a pomegranate.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600–1620
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood, copper
Culture:
German, possibly Munich
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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