Ovoid brush washer / vase decorated with underglazed blue featuring a reclining horse. Wan mark to base. Height 5.5 cm.
The nailguard made of tortoise shell with retuiculated decoration, metal mounts with relief decoration featuring auspicious symbols and flowers. Length 10 cm.
Wear. The glaze of the vase with crazings.
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Traditional Chinese nail guards (Zhi Jia Tao, 指甲套), also known as "Hu Zhi (护指, finger protection)" were used by palace noblewomen during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The nail guards, or nail covers, were made of gold and silver or other precious materials to protect the nails and show status.
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