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Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup-Hilted Rapier features a long, slender silver sword with an engraved blade. The hilt is intricately designed with a large cup-shaped guard that is ornately decorated. A twisted metal quillon extends from the guard on either side. The grip is long and slender with a decorative pommel at the top. The pommel is round, with a small knob on top and features decorative elements. A twisted metal loop connects the quillon to the pommel. The background of the image is solid gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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