Cup-Hilted Rapier
Object type: Cup-hilted rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist: Francesco Maria Rivolta|Francisco Ruiz the Elder|Francisco Ruiz the Younger
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, active second half of 17th century|Spanish, Toledo, died after 1617|Spanish, Toledo, active first half of 17th century
Artist role: Hilt Maker|Bladesmith|Bladesmith
Artist nationality: Italian, Milan|Spanish, Toledo|Spanish, Toledo
Date: ca. 1670
Medium: Steel, iron wire, wood, textile (felt)
Dimensions: L. 44 5/16 in. (112.5 cm); W. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb 12 oz. (795 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  Milan     
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2012
Accession year: 2012