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Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver rapier with cup hilt and engraved blade. The cup-shaped guard is decorated with floral designs and has a quillon that extends to either side. The grip is wrapped in brown material, possibly leather or wire, and features a small, round pommel on top. The blade is long and slender, with a central fuller and visible markings along its length. The hilt is predominantly silver, with a darker brown handle.

Artwork details

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