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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rapier has a long, slender blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. A diamond-shaped crossguard features two curved quillons that extend outward and then curve back towards the blade. The hilt is intricately decorated. A spherical pommel sits at the top of the grip.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1580
Medium
Steel, silver
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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