Rapier

Johannes Moum, hilt, ca. 1630–40; blade, 17th century

Artist

Johannes Moum (German, Solingen, active ca. 1600–ca. 1650)

Date

hilt, ca. 1630–40; blade, 17th century

Culture or place

hilt, probably British; blade, German, Solingen

Medium

Steel, wood

Size

L. 43 7/8 in. (111.4 cm); L. of blade 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. (567 g)

Type

Swords

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed