Title: Cup-Hilted Rapier
Object type: Cup-hilted rapier
Date: mid-17th century
Culture: German, Solingen; hilt, possibly Spanish
Artist: Blade inscribed by Peter Tesche 
Artist bio: German, Solingen, active mid-17th century
Artist nationality: German/Solingen
Artist role: Bladesmith
Medium: Steel, wood, iron, leather
Dimensions: L. 44 1/2 in. (113 cm); L. of blade 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1 oz. (935.53 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Spain      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY