Rapier

German, possibly Saxony

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 376

The form of this hilt is similar to that of some Saxon rapiers. The decoration, featuring delicate tendrils in gold and silver wire, is extremely unusual.

Rapier, Steel, gold, silver, iron, wood, German, possibly Saxony

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