Rapier
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Rapier

TitleRapier
Datec. 1580–1610 16th century
Mediumsteel, ribbed guard and pommel; wood and wire
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginBlade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineRapier, c. 1580–1610. Blade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century. Steel, ribbed guard and pommel; wood and wire; overall: 135.9 cm (53 1/2 in.); blade: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); quillions: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.); grip: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift from the Bascom Little Estate, 1974.59
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rapier” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1580–1610. It is executed in steel, ribbed guard and pommel; wood and wire and classified as arms and armor. 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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