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Cup-Hilted Rapier

Francesco Maria Rivolta

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cup-hilted rapier. The hilt has a large cup-shaped guard. The guard is decorated with etched designs. The grip is long and thin. A spiral-shaped quillon extends to the left. The blade is long, thin, and straight with a slightly tapered end. The blade features an etched design along its length. The background is a dark gray color.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1670
Medium: Steel, iron wire, wood, textile (felt)
Culture: Italian, Milan
Dimensions: 446 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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