$249.95
Antique
A FN 210805
Antique Qing Dynasty Fingernail Guard - Silver
Fingernail guards, called talons, are closely connected to the Chinese noble class habit of keeping long fingernails. The oldest golden talons date to the Han Dynasty, however many of those in our collection are from Qing Dynasty. In Chinese ancient agricultural society, women from the upper class were not encouraged to work or go outside, unlike those from working-class or peasant families, so they decided to keep long white fingernails to show their noble status.
This qing dynasty antique nail guard is cast in silver. This is a large size guard measuring about 3" in length with a floral motif.
Artifacts & Antiques since 1964
Before he started manufacturing jewelry Shashi focused predominantly on importing. He made a living by searching the world over for antiquities. Our collections include 4000 year old mummy beads (shown), tian-tsui, enamel, articulating fish and more. It's a sizable assortment of artifacts & antiques. Learn more.
Made by Hand
Every piece in our collection is an original work of art. Each antique was once handmade by a master; shaped, detailed and embellished using age-old techniques as have goldsmiths and lapidaries throughout history.
Artifacts & Antiques since 1964
Before he started manufacturing jewelry Shashi focused predominantly on importing. He made a living by searching the world over for antiquities. Our collections include 4000 year old mummy beads (shown), tian-tsui, enamel, articulating fish and more. It's a sizable assortment of artifacts & antiques. Learn more.
Made by Hand
Every piece in our collection is an original work of art. Each antique was once handmade by a master; shaped, detailed and embellished using age-old techniques as have goldsmiths and lapidaries throughout history.
