For your consideration is a vintage Chinese Export enamel fingernail guard,silver metal lightweight.Repousse and engraved design fingernail guard which was traditionally worn in the Qing court.It has a butterfly on top represent good luck,longevity and prosperity.The red dot is traditional used for keeping away bad spirits,background of enamel royal blue color.The pattern is a butterfly at the bottom with many flowers climbing to the tip.This is a truly rare Asian art and collectible piece !
Original a fingernail guard was worn by the noble women. It was protect prized fingernail of high status women the exclusive jewelry for the noble ladies. Especially in Qing Dynasty in China.These items were status symbols for court women.
The nail protector is perfectly adjustable to almost any finger size.
Length 3-3/16”by 11/16”width.
Weights approx. 9.64grams.
This fingernail guard in excellent vintage condition, just so gorgeous! You will love it!

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