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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Rapier by an unknown artist. The sword has an ornate hilt with a black cord wrapped around the grip. The pommel is shaped like a human face with a serious expression. The guard is a circular disk with curved metal extensions on either side. The blade is long and narrow with a slight tapering towards the tip. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian, Brescia
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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