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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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