Title: Transitional Rapier
Object type: Transitional Rapier
Date: hilt, ca. 1625–50; blade, 17th century
Culture: Hilt, possibly French or Spanish; blade, Spanish, Toledo
Artist:  Tomas Aiala 
Artist bio: Spanish, Toledo, active 17th century
Artist nationality: Spanish
Artist role: Bladesmith
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. 42 5/8 in. (108.2 cm); L. of blade 35 5/8 in. (90.4 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. (680.4 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