Cup-Hilted Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup-Hilted Rapier features a long, slender, silver-colored blade with an inscription. The hilt is intricately designed with a cup-shaped guard that covers the hand. The guard is made of metal and has a bowl-like shape. A handle with a small knob at the top is connected to a curved, twisted metal piece that acts as a hand protector. The handle features engravings and a decorative top. The crossguard consists of two long, twisted metal pieces that extend from the hilt, each ending in a small ball. The background is a solid gray color.