Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: hilt, probably German; blade, Italian, Milan
Artist: Pietro Caino
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, active second half 16th century
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: late 16th century
Medium: Steel, wood, iron
Dimensions: L. 45 5/8 in. (115.9 cm); L. of blade 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 9 oz. (1162.3 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  Milan     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914