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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword with a long, thin blade. The hilt is made of metal and has a rounded knob at the top. The grip is dark-colored and appears to be made of wood or another material. A large, oval-shaped guard protects the hand, featuring an etched design. Two thin, curved quillons extend from the guard. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The title of the image is "Rapier".

Artwork details

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