Title: Cup-Hilted Rapier
Object type: Cup-hilted rapier
Date: ca. 1650–75
Culture: hilt, Italian, probably Naples; blade, German, Solingen
Artist:  Johann Bongen 
Artist bio: German, Solingen, active 17th century
Artist nationality: German
Artist role: Bladesmith
Medium: Steel, iron, wood
Dimensions: L. 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm); L. of blade 40 1/8 in. (101.9 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1 oz. (935.5 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Geography: Country of Origin Solingen   Germany      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY