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

Israel Schuech|Juan Martinezdated 1606

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Title: Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611)
Creator: Israel Schuech|Juan Martinez
Date Created: dated 1606
Physical Dimensions: L. 48 in. (121.9 cm); L. of blade 41 1/4 in. (104.8 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4 oz. (1474 g)
Type: Rapier
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24860
Medium: Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo

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