An Italian cup-hilt Rapier,circa 1650. Long,tapered blade(replacement)of diamond sectio and wave decoration etched at the forte. Fine openwork cup-guard with a turned down rim and finely engraved vine and floral patterns. Iron knuckle-bow hilt worked with wave patterns. Openwork grip with floral designs. Pommel(an old but mismatched replacement)with diamond-shaped decoration. Hilt parts somewhat pitted. Length cm,historic,historical,,17th century,Indonesian archipelago,Indonesia,Far East,Asia,Asian,ethnology,ethnicity,ethnic,tribal,obje,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Size: 1836px × 5106px
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