Rapier
c. 1650
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Rapier, c. 1650. Spain, 17th century. Steel, pierced and chiseled, leather and wood grip; diameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); overall: 105.6 cm (41 9/16 in.); blade: 99.5 cm (39 3/16 in.); quillions: 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1811 Many civilians wore swords for self defense and for settling disputes by dueling; the swords often reflected contemporary taste and fashion.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel, pierced and chiseled, leather and wood grip
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 105.6 cm (41 9/16 in.); Blade: 99.5 cm (39 3/16 in.); Quillions: 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1811
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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