Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup-Hilted Rapier features a bowl-shaped guard made of metal. The guard is positioned at the top of the weapon, encasing the hand. A long, thin, straight blade extends downward from the guard. The hilt, located above the guard, comprises a grip wrapped in a textured material and a rounded pommel. A quillons bar connects to the left side of the guard. The background is a solid gray color.