Rapier
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Rapier

TitleRapier
ArtistFederico Picinino (Italian)
Datec.1625–50 17th century
Mediumsteel; hilt russeted; wire grip
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly, Milan Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineRapier, c.1625–50. Federico Picinino (Italian). Steel; hilt russeted; wire grip; overall: 144.8 cm (57 in.); quillions: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.695
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rapier” is a work by Federico Picinino (Italian), dated c.1625–50. It is executed in steel; hilt russeted; wire grip 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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