Rapier by A silver-colored, long, thin sword blade with an etched design along its length. The hilt is primarily dark-colored metal, possibly steel or iron. The hilt has a bulbous finial at the top. The grip is wrapped with a dark-colored cord or wire in a spiral pattern. A decorative metal quillon guards the hand. The quillon is bowl-shaped with a decorative edge featuring curved points. The background is a solid gray color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1630
- Medium:
- Steel, iron, wood
- Culture:
- hilt, probably Dutch; blade, Spanish, Toledo
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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