Rapier
Unknown
ca. 1490 · Steel, silver · Arms and Armor
Rapiers were developed in the late fifteenth century and became steadily more popular throughout the sixteenth century. This example is rare and important for its finely engraved decoration inspired by Middle Eastern ornament.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1490
- Medium
- Steel, silver
- Culture
- Italian
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
