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Rapier

Meves Berns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a long, slender blade. The hilt is made of metal and features an intricate design. A brown cord wraps around the center of the hilt. The pommel is spherical with an ornate design. Two curved quillons extend from the hilt, one on each side. The quillons are also decorated with intricate designs. The guard is shaped like a ring and also features an ornate design. The background of the image is grey. The sword is titled "Rapier" by the artist "Meves Berns".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1610–20
Medium:
Steel, silver, copper
Culture:
German, Solingen
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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