

Cup-Hilted Rapier
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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