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A group of small metal headpieces and nail guards for women. China, late Qing Dynasty, 20th century.
The largest is 17 cm long - the smallest is 4.5 cm long
Women's hair ornaments are made with the "烧蓝" (shāolán) enamel technique with a symbol of auspiciousness and feminine power.
The ornate, tapered metal nail sheaths worn on the fingers, particularly the little and ring fingers. They were a status symbol for aristocratic Manchu women, indicating that the wearer should not perform manual labor. Extremely long nails were considered a sign of beauty and prestige, and protectors were essential to prevent them from breaking.
The ornate, tapered metal nail sheaths worn on the fingers, particularly the little and ring fingers. They were a status symbol for aristocratic Manchu women, indicating that the wearer should not perform manual labor. Extremely long nails were considered a sign of beauty and prestige, and protectors were essential to prevent them from breaking.
They are made with bright enamel decorations (often the 烧蓝, "burnt blue enamel" technique).
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Graziella Simbolotti Countess de Maillard Collection
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Graziella Simbolotti Countess de Maillard Collection
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ORIENTAL ART FROM ARISTOCRATIC MANSIONS. SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE DE CAMONDO AND THE SIMBOLOTTI DE MAILLARD COLLECTIONS
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 22 October 2026
SINGLE SESSION 22/10/2026 Hours 12:00
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