CHINESE
Nail protector
(late 19th century)

Medium
silver alloy, pigment

Measurements
1.8 × 8.0 × 1.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1927

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
2903-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Nail protector, with relief Chinese character, extended nail edged with grid pattern. The Chinese character for longevity that decorates the nail protector is shou 壽 .

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CHINESE
Nail protector
(late 19th century)