Title: Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Date: late 16th century
Culture: hilt, probably German; blade, Italian, Milan
Artist: Blade by Pietro Caino 
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, active second half 16th century
Artist nationality: Italian
Artist role: Bladesmith
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
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    probably Germany      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY