Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian
Date: early 17th century
Medium: Steel, iron wire
Dimensions: L. 44 5/8 in. (113.3 cm); L. of blade 38 5/8 in. (98.1 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz. (822.1 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1913