Title: Cup-Hilted Rapier
Object type: Cup-hilted rapier
Date: 17th century; grip and restorations, 19th century
Culture: Spanish, Toledo
Medium: Steel, copper wire, velvet
Dimensions: L. 48 in. (121.9 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 0.5 oz. (921.4 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin Toledo   Spain      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY