Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611)
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo
Artist: Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez
Artist bio: German, Dresden, active ca. 1590–1610|Spanish, Toledo, active ca. 1600
Artist role: Sword cutler|Bladesmith
Artist nationality: German|Spanish
Date: dated 1606
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
Geography:  Dresden|Toledo     
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1970
Accession year: 1970