Rapier
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Rapier

TitleRapier
ArtistProbably Italian
Date1610-20 17th century
MediumSteel and silver
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rapier” is a work by Probably Italian, dated 1610-20. It is executed in steel and silver and classified as edged weapon-sword. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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