Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611)

Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez

dated 1606 · Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood · Arms and Armor

This hilt is the only recorded work of the Dresden sword cutler Israel Schuech. It is one of the best examples of a rapier hilt made with the same materials, techniques, and quality as the fine sculpture, jewelry, and goldsmiths' work for which the Saxon Court was famous.

Artist

Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez

Date

dated 1606

Medium

Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood

Culture

hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1970