Rapier of the Guard of the Duke-Electors of Saxony
Unknown
1590/1600
Medium
Steel, silver, gold, wood, and rayskin
Dimensions
Overall L. 121 cm (47 5/8 in.) Blade L. 107.7 cm (42 3/8 in.) Wt. 2 lb. 13 oz.
Classification
edged weapon-sword
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
106240
About the Artist
Unknown
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