Transitional Rapier
Object type: Transitional Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Hilt, possibly French or Spanish; blade, Spanish, Toledo
Artist: Tomas Aiala
Artist bio: Spanish, Toledo, active 17th century
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: Spanish
Date: hilt, ca. 1625–50; blade, 17th century
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. 42 5/8 in. (108.2 cm); L. of blade 35 5/8 in. (90.4 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. (680.4 g)

Classification: Swords
Geography:  Toledo     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914