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Cup-hilts

Scope note

Hilts characterized by a cup- or bowl-shaped guard in front of the quillons, covering the user's hand and the arms of the hilt, developed in 17th-century Spain and those parts of Italy under Spanish influence. They are most often found on rapiers.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037121

Broader Terms used

hilts

Equivalent Terms used

cup-hilt

Created

13yrs ago

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