Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Spanish, Toledo
Artist: Juan Martinez the Elder
Artist bio: Spanish, Toledo, active mid-16th century
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: Spanish
Date: mid-16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 52 1/8 in. (132.4 cm); L. of blade 45 in. (114.3 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10 oz. (1190.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  Toledo     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1913