Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Unknown — A Fine Ivory-Hilted Rapier, Sri Lanka And Germany, Late 17th or 18th Century
Unknown

A Fine Ivory-Hilted Rapier, Sri Lanka And Germany, Late 17th or 18th Century

A fine rapier with an ivory-hilted handle crafted between the late 17th and 18th centuries, combining craftsmanship from Sri Lanka and Germany. The weapon represents the convergence of colonial-era trade and European weapons manufacturing.

🔨 Auction Lot

Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Lot 61

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Unknown, A Fine Ivory-Hilted Rapier, Sri Lanka And Germany, Late 17th or 18th Century

A fine rapier with an ivory-hilted handle crafted between the late 17th and 18th centuries, combining craftsmanship from Sri Lanka and Germany. The weapon represents the convergence of colonial-era trade and European weapons manufacturing.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Decorative Blade, Historical Weaponry, Weapon, Metalwork, Craftsmanship, Colonial Trade, Sri Lanka, Germany, Decorative Weapon, 18th Century, 17th Century, Rapier, Ivory Hilt

More works by Unknown

Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art