Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rapier by unknown artist. The rapier has a long, slender blade with an intricate etched design along its length. The blade is silver-colored with a slight gray tint. The hilt is made of metal, featuring a brown-wrapped handle. The pommel at the top of the hilt is bulbous and decorated. Two curved, leaf-shaped quillons extend from the hilt, one on each side, and are adorned with engraved details. The background of the image is gray.