Rapier
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Rapier

TitleRapier
ArtistEnglish
Datec. 1630 17th century
MediumIron, steel, and silver
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginEngland England
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 English, dated c. 1630. It is executed in iron, 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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