Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup-Hilted Rapier has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The hilt is made of metal and features a cup-shaped guard that covers the hand. A thin, curved metal piece extends from the guard to protect the back of the hand. The grip is wrapped in brown cord or wire. The pommel is small and rounded. The quillons are long and straight with decorative ends. The background of the image is a solid gray color.