The "Rapier" by an unknown artist features a long, slender silver-colored blade with a handle wrapped in dark brown material and a metal hilt and pommel. The hilt has a distinctive S-shaped guard, curved to protect the hand. The guard and pommel are intricately decorated with etchings. The handle appears to be wrapped in a textured material. The pommel is rounded and knob-like.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 17th century
- Medium:
- Steel, silver
- Culture:
- hilt, Italian, possibly Venice; blade, Spanish
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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