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Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rapier with a long, slender silver blade. The hilt is made of dark metal, possibly iron or steel, and features a decorative design. A circular guard with curved lines and a knob-like pommel are at the top. Two curved quillons extend outwards on either side, each ending in a small decorative ball. The grip is cylindrical and textured. The background is a plain gray color. The artist and title of the rapier is "Rapier".

Artwork details

Date:
blade, 17th century; hilt, 16th century
Medium:
Steel, shagreen
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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