Composite Rapier for a Boy
Unknown
Hilt: c. 1590/1600 Blade: 1600/1700 Pommel: c. 1700
Medium
Iron with gilding, steel, brass, wood and copper
Dimensions
Overall L. 75.5 cm (29 3/4 in.) Blade L. 64 cm (25 3/16 in.) Wt. 13 oz.
Classification
edged weapon-sword
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116941
About the Artist
Unknown
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