Rapier

ca. 1600

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.

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Title: Rapier
Date: ca. 1600
Geography: possibly Saxony
Culture: German, possibly Saxony
Medium: Steel, gold, silver, iron, wood
Dimensions: L. 50 in. (127 cm); L. of blade 44 3/16 in. (112.2 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 9 oz. (1162 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.1201
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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