Title: Cup-Hilted Rapier
Object type: Cup-hilted rapier
Date: ca. 1670
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist:  Francesco Maria Rivolta 
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, active second half of 17th century
Artist nationality: Italian, Milan
Artist role: Hilt Maker
Medium: Steel, iron wire, wood, textile (felt)
Dimensions: L. 44 5/16 in. (112.5 cm); W. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb 12 oz. (795 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2012
Geography: Country of Origin Milan   Italy      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY