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Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup-Hilted Rapier has a long, slender blade. The hilt features a wide, shallow cup-shaped guard with an engraved design. A thin, curved quillon extends to the left, while a straight quillon extends to the right. The grip is made of dark material, possibly wood or leather, and features a rounded pommel on top. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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