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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Fingernail guard

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Fingernail guard

Medium

  • silver

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • silver

Materials

silver

Geography

Origin: China

Dimensions

Length: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Brown University

Object Number

22.120

Type

  • Jewelry

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Fingernail guard
silver
Length: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 inches)
Gift of Brown University 22.120

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