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Rapier with Scabbard

Goldsmith Decoration attributed to Gasparo Mola Italian
ca. 1620–30
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 376
The hilt decoration includes the coat of arms of the Albani family, possibly Orazio Albani (1576–1653), ambassador from Urbino to the papal court. While clearly influenced by French ornament, the decoration has been attributed to Gasparo Mola (1567–1640), a medalist and goldsmith working in Rome between about 1620 and 1630.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rapier with Scabbard
  • Goldsmith: Decoration attributed to Gasparo Mola (Italian, Coldre ca. 1580–1640 Rome)
  • Date: ca. 1620–30
  • Culture: French or Italian
  • Medium: Steel, gold, silver, leather, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 49 1/4 in. (125.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. of scabbard 7.5 oz. (212.6 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
  • Object Number: 04.3.23a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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