Rapier with Extendable Handle

Title	Rapier with Extendable Handle
Artist	German
Date	c. 1590/1600 16th century
Medium	Steel and wood
Classification	edged weapon-sword
Origin	Germany Germany
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	George F. Harding Collection
Rights	Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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