Chatelaine

20459

From: Mongolia | Qiqihar

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 20459
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Manchu
Provenience Mongolia | Qiqihar
Period 19th Century
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Enamel
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Chatelaine (tool carrier). Instead of purses, Mongolian women wore decorative chains with tools attached. This chain has an ear pick, a nail cleaner, and a toothpick at the end of it.

Height 18 cm
Length 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of George L. Farnum and John Edward Farnum, 1898

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