Rapier
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Rapier

TitleRapier
Dateca. 1630 17th century
MediumSteel, iron, wood
ClassificationSwords
Originhilt, probably Dutch; blade, Spanish, Toledo hilt
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. George Henry Warren, in memory of her husband, 1972
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rapier” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1630. It is executed in steel, iron, wood and classified as swords. 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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