Swept Hilt Rapier
ca. 1575 (made)
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The swept hilt of pierced steel, the blade incised with the design of a helmet and RECAREDUS GOTOZUM.R., a reference to the 6th century Spanish hero Recared, King of the Goths
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | pierced and chiselled steel |
| Physical description | The swept hilt of pierced steel, the blade incised with the design of a helmet and RECAREDUS GOTOZUM.R., a reference to the 6th century Spanish hero Recared, King of the Goths |
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| Object history | From the Baron de Cosson Collection |
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| Accession number | M.70-1947 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2004 |
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