Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611) dated 1606 Hilt by Israel Schuech German 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4412. Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not availa
Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611) dated 1606 Hilt by Israel Schuech German 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4412. Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611). hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo. dated 1606. Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood. Dresden; Toledo. Swords
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