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Cup-Hilted Rapier
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For parrying, rapiers were often made with accompanying daggers as a matched set. The aristocracy's taste for rich and intricate styles of decoration led to extravagant gilding, chiseling, piercing, enameling, and silvering. The more costly or unusual these weapons appeared, the more they were desired by the clientele who commissioned them, not only for dueling but also as the ultimate accessory.
| Artist / Maker | Spain, Toledo |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650 |
| Culture / Origin | Spain, Toledo |
| Medium | Pierced and chiseled steel; |
| Dimensions | Overall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Quillions: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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