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Rapiers were developed in the late fifteenth century and became steadily more popular throughout the sixteenth century. This example is rare and important for its finely engraved decoration inspired by Middle Eastern ornament.
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Title: Rapier
Date: ca. 1490
Culture: Italian
Medium: Steel, silver
Dimensions: L. 41 3/16 in. (104.5 cm); L. of blade 34 3/4 in. (88.3 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1049 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number: 14.25.1169
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