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Fingernail Guard (China)
This is a Fingernail guard. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Long fingernails, esteemed in traditional Chinese court societies, were sometimes protected by ornate jeweled covers like this pair. (Body Language: Jewelry and accessories from the National Design Museum 3/14/95 - 8/21/95)
This object was
donated by
Lois Clarke.
It is credited Gift of Lois Clarke.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D (a): 2.3 x 10.3 x 8 cm (7/8 x 4 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 2.3 x 8.2 x 10.3 cm (7/8 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Fingernail Guard (China); silver; H x W x D (a): 2.3 x 10.3 x 8 cm (7/8 x 4 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 2.3 x 8.2 x 10.3 cm (7/8 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.); Gift of Lois Clarke; 1969-32-1-a,b
