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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword with a long, thin blade. The hilt has a twisted metal grip. The guard is made of curved metal with gold accents. The guard has a distinctive S-shape. The pommel at the top of the hilt is gold and ornate. The background is gray. The sword is titled "Rapier" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1610
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
hilt, Italian; blade, Spanish, Toledo
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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