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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rapier has a long and slender blade. The guard is made of metal and features a circular shape with a cross-shaped quillon. A small, rounded pommel sits atop the hilt. The grip appears to be wrapped in a braided material. The metal components display a gold and silver coloration. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1590
Medium
Steel, gold, silver
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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