Rapier of Emperor Charles V (1500–1558)

Francesco Negroli

ca. 1550–53

Rapier of Emperor Charles V (1500–1558) by Francesco Negroli

Medium

Steel, gold, silver, wood

Dimensions

L. 42 1/4 in. (107.3 cm); L. of blade 36 5/8 in. (93 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g)

Classification

Swords

Culture

Italian, Milan

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1904

Accession Number

04.3.21

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