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Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cup-hilted rapier by 17th century English. Long thin blade. Hilt composed of a cup-shaped guard. Handle wrapped in wire. Curved, pointed quillons. Gray background. Metallic color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650–75
Medium
Steel, iron
Culture
Italian, possibly Naples
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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