Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611)

Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611) by Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez

Medium

Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood

Dimensions

L. 48 in. (121.9 cm); L. of blade 41 1/4 in. (104.8 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4 oz. (1474 g)

Classification

Swords

Culture

hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Fletcher Fund, 1970

Accession Number

1970.77

About the Artist

Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez (German|Spanish) · 1565 |1575 1635 |1625

German, Dresden, active ca. 1590–1610|Spanish, Toledo, active ca. 1600

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